A man tragically drowned after saving his three children from a river in central New Jersey. Witnesses reported seeing the father enter the water to rescue his children before losing his balance and disappearing. The man’s body was recovered by a dive team, and his children were treated and released. This incident follows a series of recent drownings by adults attempting to save children. Emily Mae Czachor reported
A tragic incident occurred in Franklin Township, New Jersey, where a man lost his life while saving his three children from a river. Eyewitnesses reported that the father entered the Millstone River after his children, who were struggling in the water. He managed to move them to shallow water before losing his balance and disappearing into the river. Despite efforts by authorities, the man’s body was only recovered several hours later. The children, aged 8, 11, and 13, were treated at the scene and did not require further medical attention. This unfortunate event adds to a series of recent drownings by adults attempting to rescue children. It serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with such rescue attempts..
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