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New York Post
18-06-2025
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- New York Post
Heroic dad dies on Father's Day trying to save his daughters from drowning at Florida beach: officials
A Father's Day tragedy unfolded in Florida when a dad died while rushing into the ocean to save his two young daughters who were on the verge of drowning themselves, according to police and reports. Antwon Wilson, 33, was celebrating at the beach near the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale at around 7:20 p.m. Sunday when he saw his kids in distress and raced into the water to rescue them, according to police and reports. 3 Antwon Wilson, 33, died in valiant attempt to save his drowning daughters at a Florida beach. Family Photo Advertisement 'The father was nearby and able to make it to her and help keep her afloat before he went under,' FLFR Battalion Chief Danny Moran told WSVN. Lifeguards had just closed their towers twenty minutes before but were nearby and rushed back. 'They were first on scene, they were able to turn their trucks around and be the first responders from our fire rescue department,' Moran told WSVN. Advertisement A stranger heard the commotion and jumped into action, Moran said. 'He jumped into the ocean to try and help. He became overwhelmed, went underwater and was able to self-rescue,' said Moran. 3 Antwon Wilson, 33, was celebrating Father Day at the beach when he raced into the ocean to save his daughters. Family Photo Eslam Saad, the good Samaritan on vacation from Ohio, told WSVN that he didn't hesitate when he heard the cries for help. Advertisement 'I didn't think about anything. I didn't even tell my wife I'm going in the water again. I just jumped into the water,' Saad told WSVN. Saad struggled desperately in the rough conditions, swallowing gulps of water trying to stay afloat. He told local outlets that he barely was able to get out of the ocean himself. 'I was able to hear my youngest girl crying, my wife,' said Saad. Saad said once he finally reached one of Wilson's daughters that he encouraged her to keep calm, according to WSVN. Advertisement 'When I got close to her, I told her, 'Please, I know you are in panic. Please, do not do anything crazy, I will try my best to get you out,' he said. Saad told the girl to stand on his shoulder and leap toward help, according to WTVJ. 'I think I did my best to get her closer to the shore, and after that, she stood on my shoulder and jumped toward the beach outside,' he told WTVJ. 'I was drowning also. I think it was a miracle I am safe right now.' 3 Rescue workers were able to save a young girl and a good Samaritan from the turbulent ocean, but not Antwon Wilson, 33, who died trying to help his daughters. WESH2 Ocean Rescue lieutenants were able to take her to safety, according to reports. But Wilson wasn't found for several minutes, officials told local outlets. When rescue workers finally found him they rushed him to shore and gave him CPR. The father, one of the daughters and Saad were taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where Wilson was pronounced dead. Saad was released and the girl was 'awake and responsive,' according to WFLA. Advertisement Saad, who told WTVJ that he has a daughter around the same age as Wilson, wished he could have done more. 'Once I got into the hospital and they made sure I'm OK,' Saad told local outlets. 'I was trying to ask about them, they told me her dad was already gone.'
NDTV
17-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Heroic Father Of Two Drowns Saving His Children On Father's Day In US
In a tragic incident, a father of two drowned on Father's Day (Jun 15) after rushing into the ocean to save his children in the US. The man, identified as Antwon Wilson, 33, of Lauderhill, was spending time with his children at a beach in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend when the incident took place. The Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) received 911 calls around 7:20 pm local time, reporting a drowning in the ocean near the B Ocean Resort. While the Ocean Rescue Lifeguards had left the duty posts for the day, the lieutenants rushed to the scene once they were aware of the situation. "They were able to turn their trucks around and be the first responders from our fire rescue department," Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Daniel Moran told WFLA. Mr Wilson went into the ocean after spotting his two children in distress. One of his daughters was struggling in the water, and he jumped quickly to protect her. "The father made it to the daughter and was able to keep her afloat until lifeguards were able to get in and pull the daughter out," Mr Moran said. Eslam Saad, one of the bystanders, responded to the situation as well and went into the ocean to help the children. "I didn't think about anything. I didn't even tell my wife I'm going in the water again. I just jumped into the water," Mr Saad told 7News Miami. "When I got close to her, I told her, 'Please, I know you are in panic. Please, do not do anything crazy, I will try my best to get you out," he said, adding that the rescue workers took over when he brought her closer to shore. Meanwhile, Mr Wilson did not resurface after going underwater. Authorities began searching for Wilson and found him a few minutes later underwater. He was taken to shore, where paramedics performed lifesaving measures. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Tributes pour in Friends, family members and colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to Mr Wilson, with many acknowledging the effect he had on them. "To my childhood friend-thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the pieces of my heart you carried with you. I don't understand why you had to go, but I trust that God always has the answer," wrote Andrew Toussaint, one of Mr Wilson's friends "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antwon Wilson, a highly esteemed member of our team. Martha Taxes and Financial Services, together with Trust1 Solutions, extends sincerest condolences to his family," wrote one of his colleagues.
