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Father of 5 drowns trying to save his children from river
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details of the incident are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7. A tragic incident occurred in Alabama, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old father.
A tragic incident occurred in Alabama, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old father. The man, identified as Israel Manual Montecino-Navarro, drowned while attempting to rescue his children from a river.
Details of the incident are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7. According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Further information about the incident and the victim can be found through news outlets, including WBRC and Gray News, which have reported on the story.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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