US Edition'He Died a Hero,' Family Says of California Teen Who Drowned Saving His Best Friend
YUBA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 8 – Nathan Drake, 16, fought a strong undercurrent for 16 minutes to save his friend before drowning, according to family and first responders.
- Nathan Drake, a 16-year-old from Olivehurst, lost his life on July 4 in Yuba County when he was swept away by a strong current in the Feather River while trying to rescue a friend.
- Nathan jumped into a strong undercurrent to save a younger boy and struggled against the rushing water for 16 minutes before being swept underwater and disappearing.
- First responders searched the river Friday night and recovered Nathan’s body Saturday afternoon at 17 feet deep near Lindhurst High School.
- His brother Cameron said, “He was the bravest kid I've ever known,” while Sara Atcher said, “He never got to serve, but he died a hero.”
- Nathan’s family is mourning and started a GoFundMe to cover unexpected funeral costs as he was preparing to graduate and enlist in the armed forces.
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Family identifies Marysville teen who drowned saving his best friend on Fourth of July
In Marysville, the family of Nathan Drake is mourning the loss of the 16-year-old who died while trying to save one of his best friends from drowning in the Feather River on the Fourth of July.
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