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Wife of Maine Man Who Died Saving Their Kids From Rip Current Shares His Story
Emily Jennings says her husband was pulled under after saving their two children, and a GoFundMe has raised more than $222,000.
- On April 1, Ryan Jennings, a 46-year-old coach from North Yarmouth, Maine, died after saving his two children from a rip current at Juno Beach, Florida, during a family vacation.
- Sharing a tribute on Wednesday, Emily Jennings detailed how her husband overcame a severe medical crisis 26 years ago to become a devoted community coach who "never stopped choosing" his family.
- Witness accounts report Jennings threw his 12-year-old son toward shore, then grabbed his 9-year-old daughter as Palm Beach County Fire Rescue lifeguards "initiated a water rescue" bringing four individuals to safety.
- More than $222,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support Emily Jennings, who is pregnant with their fourth child while raising three other children without her husband.
- Community members remember Jennings as a hero dedicated to youth sports, while Emily stated she hopes their story inspires "love, courage, and kindness" as she carries his legacy forward.
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