Wert's daughter took a boogie board out to help her father. She was able to get the boys onto the board and safely to shore but didn't see her father with them.
Snyder said it took the team of swimmers nearly 20 minutes to get back to shore because of the long distance, and they tried to revive Wert with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while bringing him in.
Wert is survived by his wife, Debbie, and three children.
I'm glad he saved those kids but prayers up for his wife and children.
The man really is a hero -- but it's a damned shame he didn't think far enough ahead to take the boogie board for himself.