It has to be scary, and I think people often panic, too, but they have to stop doing that ...!
Wisconsin even has Good Samaritan laws:
Wisconsin Legislature: 961.443
Personally, I started talking to both of my kids about this stuff once they started middle school; you either call for help or spend the rest of your life feeling guilty for not doing the right thing.
Of course, try to avoid situations where you would have to make a decision like that, but if you do find yourself in one, go get help immediately.
A friend of mine lost her daughter to an OD earlier this year. She left behind two children under the age 10, who are now being raised by their grandmother, my friend. Their mama’s gravesite is just a couple of miles down the road from their home, but they still miss her very much. Honestly, I don’t know if my friend would survive if it weren’t for the girls, and I can’t even begin to imagine what Jon’s mom must be going through.
So just in case if you are reading here and know what happened to Jon:
Please, please, please call Waupaca County Crime Stoppers at
(888) 258-9955 right now, and tell them where they can find him. You can remain completely anonymous.
Let his mom at least have a place where she can go “visit” with her son.