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Florida man dies saving 9 children from capsized boat
WFLA ^ | 4/21/2022 | Zachary Winiecki

Posted on 04/22/2022 8:08:22 AM PDT by simpson96

Edited on 04/22/2022 11:41:38 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

PALM BAY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 70-year-old Florida man died after trying to rescue people from a boat that capsized in Palm Beach, according to officials.

The Riviera Beach Police Department said a boat carrying nine children and three adults started sinking on the south side of the Palm Beach Inlet Saturday afternoon.


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To: TexasGator

What does Charles and his run in with the law have to do with this situation.


21 posted on 04/22/2022 9:02:05 AM PDT by George from New England
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To: simpson96

Wow, true hero.

But so sad - did he die of a heart attack or something else medical? Obviously not from the sinking boat.


22 posted on 04/22/2022 9:02:11 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVds)
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To: simpson96
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Rest in Peace, Friend
23 posted on 04/22/2022 9:02:41 AM PDT by major_gaff (University of Parris Island, Class of '84)
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To: George from New England

Hate it when people just copy-paste but don’t edit out the nonsense links and extras.


24 posted on 04/22/2022 9:03:02 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVds)
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To: George from New England

OP copied and pasted.

“Florida dentist charged with fatal hit on law professor”

was another article. I was very confused also!


25 posted on 04/22/2022 9:06:32 AM PDT by toldyou (Even if the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas.)
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To: simpson96
Florida dentist arrested, accused of hiring hit men to kill his sister's ex-husband, a prominent law professor

For those inticed by the teaser.

26 posted on 04/22/2022 9:07:44 AM PDT by csvset (tolerance becomes a crime when attached to evil)
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To: George from New England

“What does Charles and his run in with the law have to do with this situation.”

Please refer your question to the OP.


27 posted on 04/22/2022 9:08:29 AM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: George from New England

“I hate when MSM uses term partner.

Cannot figure out who’s who.”

That’s their goal.


28 posted on 04/22/2022 9:09:12 AM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: George from New England

ROTFLMAO!


29 posted on 04/22/2022 9:11:09 AM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: HighSierra5
He will be welcomed into paradise.

Maybe. We can pray that that would be the case. But just because someone dies doing a noble deed, doesn’t necessarily mean he goes to heaven. Generally speaking, if someone is living in a sinful situation (say, in an adulterous, fornicating, criminal, or homosexual relationship) and did not repent of it before he died, then his eternal destiny is in question. A good deed doesn’t negate any of this. Pray for his soul.

30 posted on 04/22/2022 9:22:41 AM PDT by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domi/i><p>! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia! )
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To: Deo volente
He was a Coast Guard veteran.

You have to go out...

31 posted on 04/22/2022 9:35:24 AM PDT by null and void (Replace No Bail with Mo' Jail. The certainty, not the possibility, of punishment keeps 'em in line.)
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To: SaveFerris

Amen


32 posted on 04/22/2022 9:37:29 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: simpson96

Damned toxic masculinity!


33 posted on 04/22/2022 9:48:35 AM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: simpson96
You, Bob, are a real hero. Prayers to your family.

As someone who knows boats (grew up in a boat manufacturing business), make sure that you don't overload your boat and don't take the floatation out. Make sure your bilge pump is working and make sure to check the weather.

34 posted on 04/22/2022 9:52:21 AM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (I'm the ones trying to save American Democracy...Donald Trump 6/21 at the NCGOP convention! )
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To: fidelis

You are a really hardcore Catholic.

God’s grace is greater than all our sins.


35 posted on 04/22/2022 9:56:25 AM PDT by miserare ( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
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To: TexasGator

YES, The REAL story here

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/04/70-year-old-coast-guard-vet-dies-rescuing-9-children-3-adults-from-sinking-boat-off-fl-coast/

STAY WITH THE BOAT!

Modern day boats (like this one) DON’T SINK! Flotation built into the hull keeps them from sinking.

As someone else said PFDs (Personal Flotation Device) “Life Jacket”.

Throw PFDs to the people in the water. On a boat as big (YUGE) as his, he MUST have many PFDs (required) on board.

Throw them a line. WHY jump into the water yourself?


36 posted on 04/22/2022 10:06:37 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: simpson96

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

John 15:13 NLT


37 posted on 04/22/2022 10:10:42 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: simpson96

Sounds like the boat may have been overloaded, unless those kids were really small.


38 posted on 04/22/2022 10:10:59 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: faucetman

Article says two women jumped off when boat started sinking but boat was still afloat as it was towed away.

The man died after jumping in to rescue the women after all kids were saved.

zi can understand the kids not being able to get atop the capsized boat but did the adults try to save them?

If the women had not jumped in, maybe the man would still be alive.

Or did they jump in to be rescued and not because the boat was sinking?


39 posted on 04/22/2022 10:19:56 AM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: piasa

Cuban refugees?


40 posted on 04/22/2022 10:36:55 AM PDT by Hatteras
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