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47-year-old good Samaritan dies rescuing young girl caught in rip current at the beach, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The body of a 47-year-old man was found near a beach avenue.
A tragic incident occurred in South Carolina. Details are emerging about a rescue attempt that ended in fatality. The body of a 47-year-old man was found near a beach avenue.
He had entered the water to assist a struggling young girl. The man's actions helped the girl reach safety, but he himself was pulled underwater. His body was recovered the next morning.
The incident happened after lifeguards were no longer on duty. Further information about this incident, including the condition of the young girl, is available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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