Man drowns saving child in Lauderdale County: Deputies

Man drowns saving child in Lauderdale County: Deputies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is now dead after attempting to save a child from drowning in Lauderdale County on Friday. According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of Porters Gap in Halls, Tennessee, regarding a possible drowning. Deputies say it started when a group of people went into the backwater on foot, unaware of the strong current. That is when they say one of the children got overtaken by the current. …

Authorities confirmed the discovery of the dead body of a 12-year-old boy who disappeared at sea Friday afternoon after being swept away by a strong rip current while swimming on a beach in Fort Lauderdale, US media reported.

Authorities confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of a 12-year-old boy who had disappeared at sea this Friday afternoon, after being dragged by a strong hangover current on a beach in Fort Lauderdale. The Rescue Department reported that the first emergency calls were received at 4:42 p.m. Immediately, a search and rescue operation was deployed that included the Coast Guard, two firefighters, a helicopter, private boats and personnel on th…

Boy drowns along Florida coastline during high threat for rip currents

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Police said they have found the body of a 12-year-old boy who was caught in rough ocean currents Friday along Fort Lauderdale Beach.First responders said they were originally alerted to multiple swimmers in distress due to strong rip currents in the afternoon.Lifeguards were able to assist most of the swimmers back to shore, but the 12-year-old boy was not immediately located.The Fort Lauderdale Police Department, along w…