A heroic act took place on Alvarado Lake during the holiday weekend. A boat carrying nine people overturned, trapping three children underneath. An off-duty firefighter who was nearby quickly responded to the emergency.

The firefighter's actions were crucial in saving the children's lives. Two of the children were initially unresponsive, but the firefighter was able to resuscitate them. All three children were brought to shore and taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Further details about the incident are available from Alvarado Police and NBC 5 DFW. The firefighter's courageous actions have been recognized, and no other life-threatening injuries were reported.