‘You Wanna Go?’: Viral Video Shows Angry Boat Captain Confronting Young Fisherman
A tense and frightening moment captured on video is making waves online, showing a young fisherman’s calm response during a heated confrontation with an older man—now identified by many online as Captain Brock Horner of Tarpon Fishing Charters.
The incident was recorded and posted by the young fisherman to Facebook. In less than 24 hours, the video has exploded across social media, gaining over 5 million views and thousands of heated comments.
The video opens peacefully, with the young man fishing alone. But things escalate quickly when another boat pulls up and begins questioning him about an earlier incident around 5 a.m. The men on the second boat are angry, claiming someone had yelled at them after they allegedly sped through a dark fishing area without lights.
Despite the young man insisting it wasn’t him and that he wanted no argument, the situation quickly turned aggressive.
One of the men—who identified himself as a war veteran and charter captain—begins yelling profanities and even asks, “You wanna go?” as if challenging him to fight.
The young fisherman tries to deescalate the tension, saying repeatedly, “I don’t want to argue” and “I’m just a kid.” But the man doesn't back off. Shockingly, he steps onto the young man’s boat without permission, continuing to yell.
Feeling scared, the young fisherman begins to drive away while the man is still on board. He pleads with the man to leave, eventually circling back to drop him off back at his own boat.
Before stepping off, the man delivers a final, chilling warning:
“Do it again, and watch what [expletive] happens.”
Many on social media have identified the man as Captain Brock Horner, affiliated with Tarpon Fishing Charters. Several commenters claim he has a history of aggressive behavior, and some are now calling for his captain’s license to be revoked.
“That guy needs serious help,” one user commented.
“He stepped on that kid’s boat like it was nothing—completely unacceptable,” said another.
“If that was my son, that man would be answering to more than Facebook comments.”
Despite the threats, the young fisherman stayed composed, earning widespread support.
“You handled it better than most adults would have,” one person wrote.
“That could’ve gone so much worse—good job staying calm.”
It’s unclear whether law enforcement is involved at this time, but the internet acted swiftly in identifying Horner.
UPDATE:
Police are aware and are investigating.
The clip has also sparked serious conversations around boating safety, anger on the water, and the importance of documenting dangerous encounters.
Pro tip from seasoned fisherman and commenters: If you’re heading out on the water—especially alone—consider recording your trips with a GoPro or other camera. It could protect you in more ways than one.
