Off-duty North Texas firefighter saves three children from overturned boat
An off-duty firefighter is being called a hero after rescuing three children from an overturned boat at a North Texas lake on the Fourth of July, officials say.
An off-duty firefighter is being called a hero after rescuing three children from an overturned boat at a North Texas lake on the Fourth of July, officials say.
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"I just kept saying, you can breathe, baby, you can do it, you can do it, I got you," said Jason Horne.Not words any father wants to say out loud. It's definitely not where Jason Horne saw his Fourth of July going when he took his family to Alvarado Park Lake. "We saw a pontoon boat and a jet sk...
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An off-duty firefighter is being called a hero after rescuing three children from an overturned boat at a North Texas lake on the Fourth of July, officials say.
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest."Today, I want to get the USA one, because I have Mexico, Canada and I want USA," said Andres Mazutis, a fan from Colombia. "I want to make a World Cup experience in my house."But with the World ...
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest.
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An off-duty Midlothian firefighter who was enjoying the July 4 holiday with his family jumped into Alvarado Lake to rescue three children trapped beneath an overturned boat. His quick thinking is likely the reason they're alive.
muddy ravine in sweltering temperatures for days, the Dallas Police Department announced Monday. DPD said at about 5:25 p.m. on June 28, a passerby reportedly heard faint cries for help coming from a wooded area behind a high school. He went toward the sound, where he discovered a woman trapped ...
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An off-duty Midlothian firefighter is credited with saving three children trapped beneath a capsized boat at Lake Alvarado over the weekend, using lifesaving measures to resuscitate two unresponsive kids.
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Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends as Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in round of 16.
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