LITTLE BOY HAD SAVED HIS FATHER AND SISTER, WHEN THEY GOT STUCK IN THE RIVER
7-year-old Chase Poust, had save his father, 28-year-old Steven, and four-year-old sister Abigail, on the Memorial Day weekend on Friday.
On 28th of May, Steven took his children to St. Johns River near Mandarin Point in Jacksonville, Florida. Steven thought that their trip would be a memorable day for his children.
Chase Poust spent about an hour swimming to shore and was able to get to a nearby home to ask for help. https://t.co/7l3pHRATHo
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The children were swimming, as their father was fishing, but the current was too strong, and 4-year-old Abigail, who was wearing a life jacket, were going away from them.
“The current was so strong that my sister — she usually hangs out at the back of the boat — and she let go. So, I let go of the boat and grabbed her, and then, I was stuck,” 7-year-old Chase said.
He wasn’t even had a life jacket, but still go after his sister. Their father too jumped into the water to save his children but the current was too strong, even for him.
“I told them I loved him because I wasn’t sure what’s going to happen. I tried to stick with both of them. I wore myself out. She drifted away from me.” Steven said.
“I screamed for help at the top of my lungs and waved my arms and sure enough someone heard us. Little man also made it to shore and got help and that’s what saved our lives.” He added.
Chase reached to the shore, and searched for help to save his family.
In Florida, a brave 7-year-old recounts hour-long swim to shore after boating mishap. pic.twitter.com/6w57oFJjAD
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After an hour, Steven and his daughter, Abigail saved by the Sheriff’s Office and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
“We had every resource we could have possibly had coming quickly and we’re happy to say all three have been recovered, and all three are doing well. We couldn’t ask for a better outcome.” ric Prosswimmer said, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson.
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