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20-year-old son dies trying to save father from drowning during beach vacation, loved ones say
A father and son died in a swimming accident at Holden Beach, NC, when the 20-year-old son attempted to save his father from drowning. The incident occurred during a weekend vacation, and authorities have not confirmed if rip currents contributed to the deaths, though moderate rip current risk was reported. Dylan Daniel Roberts, the son, worked at Town Tavern, and a GoFundMe has been established to support the family.
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