Southern Shores police said three teenage boys were swimming north of the Kitty Hawk Pier at about 8 p.m. Thursday when they got pulled too far out.
Gooch jumped in to save them. They made it out of the water, but he did not.
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This happens all the time. Use a boat, a pole, a branch, anything that floats or wait for the pros to do it.
Reach, Throw, Row and Go.
Those on the shore are just a likely to panic as those in the water. Usually those that immediately jump into the water to help, have not considered any other alternatives.