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Off-duty North Texas firefighter saves three children from overturned boat, officials say
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Davisson , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Witnesses reported that several individuals were on board when the accident occurred. A dramatic rescue unfolded at a lake in North Texas on the Fourth of July.
A dramatic rescue unfolded at a lake in North Texas on the Fourth of July. Details are still emerging, but it is known that a boat carrying multiple people capsized. Witnesses reported that several individuals were on board when the accident occurred.
Rescue efforts were swift, with an off-duty firefighter playing a key role in saving three children trapped under the boat. The firefighter's actions were crucial in resuscitating two of the children who were unresponsive after being pulled from the water. Further information about the incident is available from the Alvarado Police Department, who responded to the emergency along with local firefighters.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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