Coverage dated November 25, 2025

Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.

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Fox32 Chicago
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Nov 25, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
CBS News
Navy sailor dies while rescuing children from high surf in Hawaii (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 25, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz drowned while rescuing two children, police said.
The Daily Caller
Naval Officer Dead After Saving Two Children From Rough Waters (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 25, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
A naval officer, 47, passed away Saturday after jumping into treacherous Pacific Ocean waters off Hawaii to save two children who were battling high surf.
Breitbart News
U.S. Navy Sailor Dies While Rescuing Children from High Surf in Hawaii (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 25, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A U.S. Navy sailor from Florida died on Saturday while rescuing two children from a high surf in Hawaii waters.

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