A heartwrenching moment as a little boy named Bentley is reunited with his family after falling into an underground pipe.
It was a beautiful sunny day to try walking in new shoes and enjoying the sunshine with his mom. Bentley's mom didn't know the danger that was about to unfold. She didn’t know how God protected her son as he fell down a 12-foot-deep pipe.
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Bentley Was Rescued From An Underground Pipe
On July 28, in a dramatic turn of events, the hand of divine protection was evident as Bentley, a 14-month-old boy, was rescued from an underground pipe in Moundridge, Kansas. What could have been a tragic accident became proof of God's watchful care and the swift actions of brave first responders.
As the Moundridge Police Department (MPD) arrived at the scene, they discovered Bentley trapped in a pipe. Despite the dire situation, Bentley was found upright and seemingly unharmed, a sight that brought a wave of relief. The incident unfolded with an emotional intensity captured in body camera footage. Bentley's cries echoed through the pipe, amplifying the urgency of his rescue.
In these tense moments, the comforting presence of God was felt through the calm and assured responses of the first responders. "He's breathing, he's crying, which is a great thing," one responder said, a reassurance that reflected the faith and hope they clung to. The scene was a vivid reminder of divine protection as Bentley’s cries were answered with swift, compassionate action.
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They Used a Makeshift Catch Pole To Rescue Him
Officer Ronnie Wagner's quick thinking played a pivotal role in the rescue. Using a makeshift "catch pole" fashioned from PVC pipe and rope, he and his team managed to lift Bentley from the pipe in just 15-20 minutes. It was a moment where human ingenuity met divine providence. It illustrates how God guided their hands and hearts during the critical rescue.
As Bentley was finally pulled from the pipe, the scene of him being embraced by his parents was nothing short of miraculous. The sight of Bentley's mother holding him close, caught on camera in the ambulance, was a tender moment that powerfully demonstrated just how much a mother loves and protects her children through God's grace and love.
The MPD's statement echoed the sentiment of gratitude for the divine and human effort that ensured Bentley's safety. "We are relieved to report that the child, while understandably shaken, was unharmed and is once again safe," they said. "We extend our deepest gratitude to all the first responders for their swift and effective action, which transformed a dangerous situation into a successful rescue."
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The Rescue Was a Collective Effort
In a touching Facebook update, the MPD highlighted the collective effort of the first responders. It praised the community's unity and the divine protection that guided them. "The combined effort from all responding agencies made this incident run smoothly and ultimately successful. We are very thankful for the tight-knit first responder community in Moundridge, and our relationships with each other help make calls like this successful," they wrote.
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of God's ever-present hand. He watches over us in moments of uncertainty and guides us to help rescue and protect others. Bentley's miraculous rescue is a powerful story of faith. It shows us how God's protective watch over this little boy turned a potential tragedy into a story of hope and divine intervention.
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Psalm 91:11 “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
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