On June 24, 2025, two-year-old Beckham Reed was critically injured after being stung over 150 times by yellowjackets while riding his electric toy car on his family’s Georgia property, accidentally disturbing a hidden nest. The toddler, now on life support at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, has gripped the nation’s heart, with a viral video capturing his father, Josh Reed, rushing into the ER, covered in stings himself, cradling Beckham’s limp body and crying out in anguish. The harrowing scene, shared widely on X, has sparked an outpouring of support, as reported by Fox5 Atlanta.

Beckham’s ordeal began when he was swarmed head-to-toe, with his father sustaining dozens of stings to rescue him. Initially treated with morphine and Benadryl at a local ER, Beckham was sent home, but his condition deteriorated within 24 hours, turning his skin yellow, per Fox Weather. Doctors at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick diagnosed multi-organ failure, exacerbated by Beckham’s congenital condition of having only one kidney. Transferred to Savannah’s Pediatric ICU, he was placed on a ventilator and dialysis, with no antivenom available for yellowjacket stings, per DailyScan.net.

The viral video, described as “heart-wrenching,” shows Josh, face swollen, trembling as he carries Beckham into the ER. “Please, save my boy,” he pleaded, per witnesses. X users shared the clip, posting, “Josh’s bravery is unreal,” and “Praying for Beckham.” A GoFundMe, vetted by Fox5 Atlanta, has raised over $85,000 for medical expenses, with the family praising the hospital staff, particularly nurse Erica, who worked on her day off.

Beckham’s condition remains critical, with recent updates noting complications like fluid buildup around his lungs, per Fox Weather. His mother, Mariah, pregnant with their second child, remains by his side, as Josh, unable to work, faces mounting costs. The incident has prompted warnings about yellowjacket nests, which are highly aggressive in late summer, per UC IPM. Fans on X continue to rally, with #PrayForBeckham trending.

This tragedy, unfolding in real-time, underscores the fragility of life and the strength of a father’s love. As Beckham fights, the nation holds its breath, hoping for a miracle for the toddler who touched countless hearts.