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Hero Father Drowns Saving Son from Vicious Rip Current at Popular Beach Destination
A 12-year-old boy was saved by his father, who died saving him from a rip current at a popular beach destination, and is being hailed as a hero by the family.
A heroic father drowned while saving his 12-year-old son from a rip current at a popular beach destination, according to family members. Jason DeGray, who was identified as a hero by his family, plunged into the water despite knowing the danger before succumbing to drowning. His wife described him as a 'hero' in a statement following his tragic death. The incident occurred at an unspecified but popular beach destination where DeGray had taken his son on vacation.
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