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Good Samaritan drowns after helping rescue young girl caught in rip current
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities reported the girl's rescue, but the swimmer's fate was sealed after being pulled under.
A tragic incident occurred in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, involving a swimmer who assisted a young girl. The girl was swept away by a strong water flow near a specific avenue. Authorities reported the girl's rescue, but the swimmer's fate was sealed after being pulled under.
The swimmer's body was recovered the following morning. Local emergency services, including police and fire departments, participated in the search efforts. Additional assistance was provided by a national maritime agency.
Further information about this incident can be found through local Myrtle Beach news sources, including WMBF and Gray News.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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