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20-year-old son dies trying to save father from drowning during beach vacation, loved ones say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luke Tucker, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Family members reported that a father and his 20-year-old son died during a vacation.
A tragic incident occurred at a North Carolina beach. Family members reported that a father and his 20-year-old son died during a vacation. The men were identified by the Holden Beach Police Department.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. It is known that first responders were called to the beach on Sunday morning. The community has come together to support the family, with a GoFundMe page set up in their memory.
The page mentions a swimming accident as the cause of the tragedy.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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