In June 2025, while headlines were filled with political drama and celebrity scandals, something extraordinary happened in Tampa, Florida.
Sixty children.
Missing. Exploited. At risk.
Recovered.
In just two weeks, U.S. Marshals, Florida law enforcement, and more than 20 agencies launched Operation Dragon’s Eye — the largest coordinated child recovery mission in U.S. history.
• Ages: 9 to 17
• Victims of trafficking, abuse, and neglect
• Given food, shelter, medical care, and a chance at safety
• 8 suspects arrested, charged with trafficking, child endangerment, and custodial interference
Law enforcement called it the most successful child recovery operation in American history.
And yet…
Where was this story?
Why didn’t it dominate headlines?
Why did most of us never hear about it?
We live in a time where division and scandal flood our screens — while one of the greatest victories for children in our nation’s history barely made it past the local news ticker.
This isn’t just a Tampa story.
This is a national story.
It’s a human story.
It’s a story that proves evil is real — but so is hope.
These 60 children are more than a statistic. They are daughters, sons, brothers, and sisters who have been given a second chance.
👉 If we don’t share stories like this, the world will keep believing darkness is winning.
👉 If we don’t demand attention for victories like this, children will keep slipping through the cracks.
This story deserves more than silence.
Operation Dragon’s Eye should be remembered — not hidden.