Would-be rescuer loses his life while trying to save two others
Newport, Oregon-AP -- In Oregon, a 21-year-old man has died while trying to rescue two other people. Authorities say he jumped into the ocean to try to save two girls who were caught in the high tide, but he didn't make it back to shore.
The Coast Guard was able to save both girls as well as the man's father -- who also dove into the ocean in a rescue attempt.
The father and son had been walking along the beach when they noticed the girls in distress.
The three survivors were treated for hypothermia at a hospital and released.
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