NoBSforGma t1_j39d7ov wrote on January 6, 2023 at 10:56 PM

I guess I'll have to look somewhere else for details on this story.

Where did this happen? Who was involved? Why did the kids need saving? What did he do to save them? Why is he now in intensive care --- what about the saving of the kids caused him to have problems? Yay journalism.

Edit: Ok. Happened at a beach in Pensacola.

One story says he was rescued out of the water which is puzzling since he saved the kids would mean he brought them to shore? Possibly during the rescue, he took in a lot of water which caused him problems.

All speculation until some real journalism kicks in.

Anyway, hoping like hell that he recoveres with no after effects.

sickn0te_ t1_j3bhps9 wrote on January 7, 2023 at 10:26 AM

I’m pretty sure drowning while on land after leaving the water is a thing

Edit - Yup, “Secondary drownings can develop hours after a swim, bath or anything that occurs with water. Secondary drowning is without water remaining in the airways. It is a secondary injury which is often classed as a drowning incident.

It’s is a very mild form of drowning, You take a bit of water and sputter and cough, but seem OK shortly thereafter. Over time, a reaction develops in the lungs. The water itself is gone, but the lungs become inflamed. There is a change in blood flow that impacts the lung sacs.”

p0rty-Boi t1_j3cbsru wrote on January 7, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Ok thanks for explaining. I was tempted to say this is some sort of PR spin because I didn’t understand how you could drown and save your kids at the same time.