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47-year-old good Samaritan dies rescuing young girl caught in rip current at the beach, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, identified as a 47-year-old from Georgia, had been visiting the area.
A tragic incident occurred in South Carolina. Details are emerging about a man who lost his life while trying to rescue a girl in distress. The man, identified as a 47-year-old from Georgia, had been visiting the area.
He entered the water to assist the girl, who was struggling, and managed to get her to safety. However, he was then overcome by the water. His body was found the next morning.
Further information about this incident, including the condition of the girl, can be found through news sources such as KOSA CBS7 or other outlets reporting on the story.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in South Carolina. Details are emerging about a man who lost his life while trying to rescue a girl in distress. The man, identified as a 47-year-old from Georgia, had been…
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