'Dad Instincts' Saves Child At AJ Padelford Park

 


Artesia, California - Maintenance Worker Andy Estrella helped reunite a toddler with her parents last Thursday. 


Estrella was about to begin mowing a city park when he saw the young child walking around by herself. 


“That’s when I went into dad mode,” said Estrella.


While Eye On Pioneer is choosing not to divulge further details out of respect for the family’s privacy, we can report that Estrella followed the appropriate safety protocols and was able to successfully reunite the child with the parents.


Estrella is the newest maintenance worker with Artesia’s Public Works Department. If you see him out there, give him a shout out!

Location: Artesia, CA 90701, USA

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 7:59 AM

    Way to go !!!!!! Keep up the great work on keeping children and Artesia safe .

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM

    Heartwarming! I’m so glad to hear he’s helping keep our community safe and clean! Thank you!

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  3. Sonia Garciaparra EstrellaApril 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM

    Aw that’s my little BIL he’s a great dad, no wonder.🥹💜🙏🏼

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  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    Great instincts and proactiveness Andy! Good job city of Artesia on this hire. Feels good to known we have good hearted quality people keeping our community a little safer. 💙

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  5. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM

    Definitely deserves a significant raise!!!!

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  6. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM

    I hope the parents gave him a reward! Life saving action!!!

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