Social Media Campaign Raises Thousands

In regards to my previous post, Social Media Helped Boston Bombing, the suspect was found several days after the attack. He was found hiding in a boat located in a Watertown resident’s backyard.   

During the manhunt in Watertown for the Boston Bombing suspect, Dave Henneberry reported that he found the terror suspect hidden in his beloved boat. The state police raced to the scene as quick as possible and spotted the suspect by using their night vision equipment. The police detected the suspect’s body under the tarp in the boat.

This brave citizen found the suspect crouched in his boat “Slip Away II” and reported it. It was said that Dave just had the boat done and spent so much money on it. The police riddled the boat with many bullet holes.

Dave’s neighbors felt for him because they knew his boat was his baby. The vessel is now damaged. However, he is awarded the $50,000 for tipping the FBI information about the fugitive. The people of Watertown argue that the repairs for the boat shouldn’t be taken out of the reward. The support for an everyday man has been incredibly amazing. This incident has inspired several social media fundraising campaigns. They used Crowdit.com, the world’s largest funding platform for group experiences, activities and more. The page has raised more than $12,000 in just a few days. The power of social media is beyond my understanding.