TooTurntTony's Latest TikTok Video Brings Tears To Fans' Eyes

Anthony Dawson, better known as the quirky and charismatic TooTurntTony or "Duck Daddy," has taken TikTok by storm.

Tony is a former duck rancher turned internet sensation who has gained a massive following thanks to his hilarious skits and dedication to wetland conservation. His journey from caring for ducks to captivating millions is like no other.

Recently, TooTurntTony caught wind of a devastating and heartbreaking story about a young child and his ducks, and his blind reaction has left his followers in tears.

In a side-by-side blind reaction to a video sent to TooTurntTony, the TikToker learned of a child's story, as told by his mom. "My baby woke up ready to go outside with his ducks all day, they were his babies," the text read. "This morning was different. I had to tell him all of his ducks were attacked and gone."

Tony was visibly emotional as he stopped reading momentarily and closed his eyes. "F-ck," he mumbled.

There is a silver lining... One of the child's ducks survived.

In true Tony fashion, he found a GoFundMe page raising money for the child to "restore happiness and build a better duck shelter."

Not only did he donate $725 to reach their goal, but he also invited him and his mom to his duck sanctuary so he could teach them more about ducks.

After seeing the viral video, Tony's fans flooded the comments section, begging for a follow-up video.

"Make sure you share the updates," one user said, as another chimed in, "This story touched my heart. Let's help restore their joy."

"I cried," another wrote. "Thank you, Tony, for your kind heart."

"So very cool Tony I’m sure you’re gonna make the young man day," a fourth expressed.

His adventures with Baby Girl, his duck companion, have led them face-to-face with everything from gators to sharks. In fact, during a nighttime boating adventure last year, Tony stumbled upon a distressed snapping turtle entangled in a fishing line.

After rescuing the reptile, he realized the gravity of the situation: the turtle had a hook lodged in its throat. Unable to provide immediate medical attention, Tony decided to bring the injured creature home and performed surgery on him later.

The 29-year-old also recently announced that he's been exploring Florida with a team of experts to learn all about sharks.

"For the last couple months, I have been traveling all over Florida documenting sharks with a team of experts as well as shark fishermen in an effort to learn more about these fascinating beasts while performing stunts that have never been attempted nor should be,” Tony said earlier this summer. "All proceeds from the TooTurnt Shark Week project will be donated to the ocean cleanup."

Beyond his online fame, Tony has successfully ventured into the beverage industry with his alcoholic iced tea, "Too Turnt Tea," a collaboration with Boston-based NOCA Beverages.

"Partnering with TooTurntTony is a dream come true," NOCA Co-Founder Alex Febonio said. "We have worked with Tony for years, and we're very excited to grow our brands together. The boozy iced tea has an incredible flavor, and we love the energy and excitement that Tony and his team bring to our company."

"The idea just hit me like a freight train one day while I was driving. I immediately picked up the phone and called up Tony's team to pitch them the idea,” he added. “Since that moment, we've spent the past 10 months formulating this drink to be everything you love in a tea with a better for you boozy twist."

The spiked iced tea has 5% alcohol by volume, 95 calories, 2 grams of sugar, 2 grams of carbohydrates, electrolytes, and is gluten-free with no carbonation.

Forbes recognized Tony as one of their top 50 creators in 2023.