Video Of A Young Boy's Sweet Words To A Fish He Released Is Melting Hearts

"One day we gonna meet back again."
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A now-viral video of a young boy saying β€œI hope you go back and be better” to a fish he had caught and set free is capturing hearts everywhere.

The video, shared by News 4 Jax in Jacksonville, Florida, shows a young fisherman holding a bass, which he proclaimed was his β€œpersonal best” catch.

The young boy’s father, Velt Cooper of Quincy, Florida, recorded the video. He’s heard behind the camera, encouraging his son.

β€œLet’s put this beauty back in the water, my personal best,” the child says, gently placing the fish back in the water.

β€œI hope you go back and be better... One day we gonna meet back again,” he adds, petting the fish.

As the big bass swims away, the young fisherman cheers, β€œShow me what you working with!”

KINDNESS & CUTENESS😍: Great job, buddy! This adorable video of a Florida boy releasing his biggest catch yet will make your soul smile. #StayHumble

Velt Cooper: "He wanted to let his trophy fish go back home. https://t.co/On5Ktreuj2 pic.twitter.com/3GDEwq5rch

β€” News4JAX (@wjxt4) October 16, 2019

The child’s sweet words and kindness to the fish left Twitter users filled with joy.

Director Ava DuVernay tweeted the video, sharing a bit of the boy’s loving message.

The Hate U Give author Angie Thomas also shared the clip. β€œThis is a book waiting to happen,” she tweeted.

"I hope you go back and be better. One day, we gonna meet back again.” https://t.co/wbalbZosUX

β€” Ava DuVernay (@ava) October 17, 2019

This is a book waiting to happen https://t.co/vX7pUJwV7S

β€” Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) October 17, 2019

β€œHad to fix my mascara. What a beautiful soul,” journalist Michele Norris tweeted.

β€œThe lovely innocence and sweetness in his voice is really something to savor,” wrote another. β€œA beautiful child.”

Other Twitter users chimed in to celebrate the video:

This little boy is going to change the world! What an incredible soul!

β€” Linsey Godfrey (@linseygodfrey) October 17, 2019

I love this young man so much. What a heart. What a spirit. And mega- blessings on that dad, too. ❀️

β€” Rebecca Gummere (@rgummere) October 18, 2019

Precious. I needed this pure goodness & joy today!

β€” Midwin Charles (@MidwinCharles) October 17, 2019

I love him πŸ˜­πŸ’—πŸ˜­πŸ’—πŸ˜­

β€” Chrissie Fit (@chrissiefit) October 18, 2019

I hope you go back and be better. pic.twitter.com/KmVoBxOgi3

β€” Hannah Drake (@HannahDrake628) October 17, 2019
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