Gelson Soares was on holiday at Itapirubá Beach with a friend when they climbed rocks near the shore and noticed a helicopter approaching . Curious, they began filming.

In the video, Gelson stands on the rocks with his arms raised, laughing as the helicopter flies past . But moments later, it turns around. The pilot skillfully brings the aircraft to a hover right behind him, creating a perfect photo moment .

The pilot was Marcos Paulo Rangel, who was on a routine patrol. He later explained that during the first pass, the team was actually concerned about Gelson’s safety on the rocks . When they saw he was fine, they decided to turn back and turn the moment into something memorable.

Rangel said gestures like this feel rewarding, as they show appreciation for their work .

The video quickly went viral on Instagram , gaining over 272,000 views, with many people praising the pilot’s thoughtful and human gesture .

Three-year-old Ryker Webb vanished while playing outside his home in Troy with the family dog . His father had stepped inside briefly, but when he returned, Ryker was gone. The surrounding area was dense forest , home to bears and mountain lions—dangerous even for adults. Ryker, wearing only a light blue onesie, had wandered off unnoticed.

After two hours, his parents alerted authorities. By then, a storm was rolling in , temperatures dropping into the 40s, with rain pouring through the night. Search teams launched a massive operation , using ATVs, drones, dogs, boats, and even helicopters from the Montana Air National Guard. Over 50 people searched tirelessly, but harsh weather and rough terrain made it incredibly difficult.

Clues emerged when investigators noticed overturned rocks along a trail—Ryker loved bugs and had likely been flipping them as he wandered deeper into the woods.

After two terrifying days, hope returned . A couple at a nearby cabin heard noises from their generator shed. Inside, they found Ryker—alive. He had survived by crawling into a lawnmower bag for warmth, sleeping there for two nights.

Rescuers carried him out safely, ending a miracle survival story .

I'm Supposed To Pay My Taxes While Army Helicopters Do A Fly-By At Kid Rock's House Just For Giggles?

The inventor of the helicopter, Igor Sikorsky, in the Sikorsky H-5 helicopter, 1945.

The U.S. Army has suspended the aircrew involved in an unusual weekend flight after military helicopters were seen flying low over Kid Rock’s Tennessee home. The aircraft — reportedly part of an Army unit — conducted a salute pass that included circling and loud radio calls in the area, prompting questions about whether the flight was an official mission or a personal tribute to the musician and vocal Trump supporter.

Army leadership has since suspended the crew pending an investigation, underscoring that military aircraft are not to be used for personal or unofficial purposes, even if they involve high‑profile civilian figures. The incident has drawn widespread attention and renewed scrutiny over how military assets are employed and whether political favoritism played a role.