Nothing would make my young daughter happier than to own one of those kid-sized motorized vehicles that are a staple in the homes of Hollywood’s elite. Britney Spears’ toddler sons’ have two pint-sized SUVs each and Diddy’s twin girls have matching 12 volt Mini Coopers.
Some parents thumb their noses at the expensive toddler wheels, claiming that the motorized vehicles encourage laziness, but a mom and dad in Canada have nothing but praise for their son’s battery-powered truck…considering it helped save his life.
Yes, apparently, some of those monster trucks are multi-purpose machines.
According to authorities in Canada, a boy celebrating his third birthday was unhurt and apparently unfazed after he floated nearly eight miles down a river (without a life jacket or any type of navigating skills) inside his motorized truck.
For nearly two hours the toddler reportedly took in the scenery as his truck floated down the swift-moving Peace River. The boy’s family was camping at a popular park near the river, though no one noticed when the boy took off in his toy truck. According to reports, the boy’s parents first thought their son was playing with other relatives at a nearby campsite, but after they realized the tot was nowhere to be found they contacted the Canadian Mounted Police.
Police began searching for the missing toddler, but weren’t having much luck until a boater called saying that he found the boy happily riding atop of his truck nearly eight miles away from where he entered the river.
Authorities say the boy didn’t sustain a single scratch and was apparently unaware of the danger he had been in.
Local news reports say the boy was excited to see police and demanded that the boater who found him also retrieve his beloved motorized monster truck.
Given that the truck provided him with a wild ride he won’t soon to forget (and probably saved the kid’s life as well), I could see why he wouldn’t want to part with it.
As for the boy’s parents, they say they are just relieved that their son made it back safe, and are amazed that the toy truck was able to remain afloat for nearly two hours.
Who knew those expensive kiddie vehicles were so versatile?