Triad family remembers dad who drowned saving his kids

Triad family remembers dad who drowned saving his kids
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[@donnabyars7398]

Sending my prayers for this family!! He is definitely a true hero

[@stage4cancerwithneishastro289]

Heartbreaking praying for the family this is a sad story may his legacy live on

[@monkeyboy4746]

A little short on details of how the accident happened.

[@stage4cancerwithneishastro289]

Doesn’t take a lot to say they fell smh sheesh have respect

[@WVgirl1959]

"A family outing turned deadly when a dad jumped in a river to save his kids who were struggling to swim, North Carolina deputies said. Benny Bowers Jr. rescued his children, but he didn't resurface, according to a news release from the Surry County Sheriff's Office. Search crews have now located his body.Apr 30, 2024"

[@meherenow793]

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