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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father's Day
A Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father's Day. That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Wilson was spending time with his two children on the beach for Father's Day when the minors became distressed in the water by the B Ocean Resort at about 7.30pm, 20 minutes or so after the lifeguards in the vicinity had shifted off duty, authorities told the local news outlet WSVN. Lifeguards returned upon receiving an emergency call for help from the hotel – and when they arrived, they spotted Wilson keeping one of the girls who was still in the water afloat, the Fort Lauderdale fire and rescue battalion chief, Danny Moran, said. Related: Shark nearly bites off nine-year-old girl's hand in attack off Florida coast Another man, identified as bystander Eslam Saad, tried to help Wilson and the girl, Moran said. But 'he became overwhelmed' and had to get out of the water, Moran added. Moran said lifeguards then managed to pull Wilson's daughter out of the ocean, but the father went underwater. Rescuers eventually found him, brought him back to shore and took him to a local hospital alongside his daughter and Saad. At the hospital, Wilson was pronounced dead while his daughter and Saad were expected to fully recover physically, officials said. WSVN spoke with Saad, who recounted instinctively jumping in to help Wilson and his daughter upon hearing people near him scream 'help' repeatedly on Sunday. He said a frightening experience ensued – but he would not change any of his choices if given the chance. 'I would do the same thing no matter the consequences,' Saad reportedly said. Once Saad was at the hospital and OK, he said he tried to ask for Wilson and his daughter, who was described as being younger than 11. Doctors gave him the heartbreaking news about Wilson at that point, Saad remarked. 'They told me her dad was already gone,' Saad said to WSVN. News of Wilson's final moments made national headlines, particularly in corners of the internet dedicated to highlighting selfless acts. His story also spread widely across social media as loved ones paid tribute to him. A statement attributed to his grandmother solicited prayers for her family to have the strength to grieve her grandson, whom she referred to by the nickname 'Twon'. 'I'll always remember the good times we shared,' the grandmother's statement read in part. 'And for that, my God, I say thank you.' A colleague's statement said Wilson worked for a provider of tax and financial services. A separate statement said Wilson had very recently been participating in calls to organize a school reunion. A link to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Wilson's honor for the benefit of his daughters was posted to a social media group for that reunion. Another statement attributed to a childhood friend of Wilson expressed an inability to 'understand why [he] had to go'. 'You [are] definitely a hero, my guy,' yet another friend's statement said. 'See ya on the other side.'
The Guardian
19-06-2025
- The Guardian
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father's Day
A Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father's Day. That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Wilson was spending time with his two children on the beach for Father's Day when the minors became distressed in the water by the B Ocean Resort at about 7.30pm, 20 minutes or so after the lifeguards in the vicinity had shifted off duty, authorities told the local news outlet WSVN. Lifeguards returned upon receiving an emergency call for help from the hotel – and when they arrived, they spotted Wilson keeping one of the girls who was still in the water afloat, Fort Lauderdale fire and rescue battalion chief Danny Moran said. Another man, identified as bystander Eslam Saad, tried to help Wilson and the girl, Moran said. But 'he became overwhelmed' and had to get out of the water, Moran added. Moran said lifeguards then managed to pull Wilson's daughter out of the ocean, but the father went underwater. Rescuers eventually found him, brought him back to shore and took him to a local hospital alongside his daughter and Saad. At the hospital, Wilson was pronounced dead while his daughter and Saad were expected to fully recover physically, officials said. WSVN spoke with Saad, who recounted instinctively jumping in to help Wilson and his daughter upon hearing people near him scream 'help' repeatedly on Sunday. He said a frightening experience ensued – but he would not change any of his choices if given the chance. 'I would do the same thing no matter the consequences,' Saad reportedly said. Once Saad was at the hospital and OK, he said he tried to ask for Wilson and his daughter, who was described as being younger than 11. Doctors gave him the heartbreaking news about Wilson at that point, Saad remarked. 'They told me her dad was already gone,' Saad said to WSVN. News of Wilson's final moments made national headlines, particularly in corners of the internet dedicated to highlighting selfless acts. His story also spread widely across social media as loved ones paid tribute to him. A statement attributed to his grandmother solicited prayers for her family to have the strength to grieve her grandson, whom she referred to by the nickname 'Twon'. 'I'll always remember the good times we shared,' the grandmother's statement read in part. 'And for that, my God, I say thank you.' A colleague's statement said Wilson worked for a provider of tax and financial services. A separate statement said Wilson had very recently been participating in calls to organize a school reunion. A link to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Wilson's honor for the benefit of his daughters was posted to a social media group for that reunion. Another statement attributed to a childhood friend of Wilson expressed an inability to 'understand why [he] had to go'. 'You [are] definitely a hero, my guy,' yet another friend's statement said. 'See ya on the other side.'
Ammon
18-06-2025
- Ammon
Father drowns while trying to save his two children
Ammon News - A father who was spending Father's Day with his two daughters in Florida, died after trying to save them from drowning, authorities said. On Sunday, June 15, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received 911 calls around 7:20 p.m. local time reporting that there was a drowning at a Fort Lauderdale beach. Although the ocean rescue team went off duty at 7 p.m., officials rushed to the scene once they were aware of the situation. Antwon Wilson, 33, "went into the water after two of his children appeared to be in distress," a Fort Lauderdale police spokeswoman tells PEOPLE. His daughter was "struggling in the water," the spokeswoman says. Another man, Eslam Saad, also went into the ocean to help the children but became "overwhelmed" and was pulled underwater before he was able to self-rescue, CBS News Miami reports.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- CBS News
Tourist who saved girl from drowning on Fort Lauderdale Beach speaks out after hospitalization
Tourist who saved girl from drowning on Fort Lauderdale Beach speaks out after hospitalization Tourist who saved girl from drowning on Fort Lauderdale Beach speaks out after hospitalization Tourist who saved girl from drowning on Fort Lauderdale Beach speaks out after hospitalization A tourist visiting Fort Lauderdale Beach said he would do it all over again, even if it meant risking his life. Eslam Saad, who jumped into the ocean on Father's Day to rescue a young girl from drowning, is now out of the hospital and speaking publicly for the first time. Good Samaritan speaks after ocean rescue Saad was on the beach with his family when he heard screaming and saw a young girl struggling in the water. He dove in immediately, pulling her safely to shore, though the rescue nearly cost him his life. "I would do it again. I will get a huge bill, but I'll do it no matter the consequences," Saad said. Tragic outcome for girl's father Tragically, the girl's father, 33-year-old Antwon Wilson of Lauderhill, also entered the water to help and drowned. The call for help came around 7:20 p.m. Sunday near the B Ocean Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach, just 20 minutes after lifeguards had gone off duty. Ocean Rescue lieutenants who were wrapping up their day heard the call and rushed to the scene. Wilson was found underwater minutes later. Paramedics began lifesaving efforts and transported him to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Daughter in fair condition Both of Wilson's daughters were ultimately rescued. One of them, the girl Saad saved, remains hospitalized in fair condition. Fort Lauderdale police said the drowning appears to be accidental and they are continuing a death investigation.
