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Daily Mail By Alice Wright 10/25/2023
Florida dad of four Nate Davenport is fatally electrocuted after jumping into a fountain at Harbourside Center to save two of his children who were being zapped by electric currents: Heartbroken family mourns Navy vet who 'took a hit for his kids'
• A Florida father-of-four has died after heroically saving his children who were being electrocuted by a shopping center fountain
• Nate Davenport, 45, from Jupiter jumped into the water at Harbourside Place to rescue his children on Sunday afternoon
• Davenport died in hospital, while three children remain under medical supervision
A Florida father-of-four has died after heroically saving his children who were being electrocuted by a shopping center fountain.
Nate Davenport, 45, from Jupiter was with his family at the Harbourside Place shopping and dining complex in Jupiter on Sunday afternoon, when at least two of the children began to play in the splash pad.
The retired US Navy fighter pilot and businessman soon heard his kids screaming as the electric currents zapped them in the water, WPBF reported.
The devoted father reached into the water and pulled out his sons, aged 8 and 11, but was electrocuted himself.
The brothers and another child were left injured, as were Davenport and another adult.
Davenport did not regain consciousness and died at the Jupiter Medical Center before his wife Amy and children were able to say goodbye, WPBF reported.
More: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12672263/Florida-dad-four-Nate-Davenport-fatally-electrocuted-jumping-fountain-Harbourside-Center-save-two-children-zapped-electric-currents-Heartbroken-family-mourns-Navy-vet-took-hit-kids.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12672263/Florida-dad-four-Nate-Davenport-fatally-electrocuted-jumping-fountain-Harbourside-Center-save-two-children-zapped-electric-currents-Heartbroken-family-mourns-Navy-vet-took-hit-kids.html)
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US WAR HERO DIED SAVING HIS SONS FROM HORRIFIC ACCIDENT, HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED
Daphne Moon October 26, 2023 0 1 min read
A father and retired US Navy fighter pilot tragically lost his life while trying to save his two sons from a malfunctioning water fountain at a Florida shopping complex. Nate Davenport, 45, was spending a leisurely Sunday with his family at Harbourside Place when the incident occurred. Despite the warning signs prohibiting swimming and climbing, Davenport’s children, aged eight and 11, entered the fountain and began screaming in pain as they were electrocuted.
Without hesitation, Davenport rushed to his sons’ aid, managing to rescue them from the dangerous fountain. However, in the process, he was fatally electrocuted. Despite being rushed to Jupiter Medical Center, he never regained consciousness and passed away from his injuries, as reported by WPBF.
Davenport’s mother, Mary Davenport, tearfully shared, “He took a hit for his kids. We had 45 years with him. God blessed us with him. He’s an amazing man.” As a former fighter pilot in the Iraq War, Davenport was no stranger to bravery and selflessness, traits that he displayed once again in this tragic event.
https://thepatriotchronicles.com/news-for-you/us-war-hero-died-saving-his-sons-from-horrific-accident-heres-what-happened/
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:patriot:
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Many of us would do the same if it was our kids
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I was taught to use one's belt to pull a person free, but that wouldn't work if too much of the belt got wet.
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Good on him. Did his job. R.I.P
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R.I.P., Sir. :patriot: