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Body of Good Samaritan recovered after rip current rescue in Myrtle Beach
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A tragic incident occurred in Myrtle Beach, involving a Good Samaritan who helped rescue a girl from a rip current. The Good Samaritan successfully got the girl to safety, but unfortunately, they were then pulled underwater by the strong current. The body of the Good Samaritan was later recovered.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the Good Samaritan's actions helped save the girl's life before they were overcome by the current. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles . Further details are available from the source, providing a more complete account of the events that unfolded in Myrtle Beach.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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