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20-year-old son dies trying to save father from drowning during beach vacation, loved ones say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luke Tucker, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The younger man, 20 years old, reportedly tried to save his father before also losing his life.
A tragic incident occurred at a North Carolina beach. Two men, identified as Daniel Jason Roberts and Dylan Daniel Roberts, were found unresponsive in the water. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Family members have shared that the men were related, a father and son. The younger man, 20 years old, reportedly tried to save his father before also losing his life. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including a GoFundMe page set up to support the family.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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