NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Jason DeGray drowned in the Atlantic Ocean as a “hero” after plunging to save his son from a vicious rip-current at a popular beach resort, according to his wife. The man, a father from Windsor Locks in Connecticut, pulled his 12-year-old son Bryce to safety before the current washed him out to sea, his wife told Connecticut Post. She said, “He was a wonderful father.” “He did everything to help his children.” He was a hard worker. “MAN, WOMAN KILT IN RIP CURRENT, AS LIFEGUARDS SHORTAGE LEAVES DAMAGING ZONES IN BEACH DESTINATIONGET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILThe tragic incident occurred at popular Cocoa Beach. Authorities were called to a water crisis involving four people. DeGray, and Ebony Mount (34-year-old woman from Ohio) were transported to a local hospital, but both died, according to police The Cocoa Beach Police Department expressed its deepest sympathies to the families and loved one affected by this tragic loss. The widow said that Jason hated the beach. “He went into the pool because his son was struggling. DeGray was a “die hard” Las Vegas Raiders supporter and worked in the flooring industry for 25 years, according to his obituary.FOLLOW X”He developed a strong sense loyalty to his family and friends as a child, a trait which defined his life,” says the obituary. His children Bailey, Bryce and Brynn, were the center of his life, and he treasured every moment spent with each one. According to the National Weather Center the Florida coast, from south of Palm Coast up to Miami, is a high-risk area for ripcurrents. “Conditions have started to subside and the ocean is looking calmer or calmer than before. Brevard County Ocean Rescue chief Eisen Witcher said that the surf conditions had caused significant damage to sandbars, causing flash ripcurrents. “We try to prevent this as much as possible in our lifeguarded areas. We watch and we try to prevent it as much as possible.” It’s difficult for tourists or people from outside the area to understand or know what to do. “The chief said that the nearest lifeguard at the time of an emergency was three-quarters mile away.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP.” Right now, we’re actively recruiting more lifeguards. Witcher explained that they will be holding a tryout at the weekend. “We have been recruiting for two or three months,” Witcher said. “We would like to see atleast 45 more [lifeguards]. “If there is no lifeguard nearby, the best thing to do is call 911, he said.
