Tragic Losses as Heroes Drown Saving Swimmers at South Carolina Beaches

Chase Childers, a former pro baseball player and police officer, died while attempting to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He was the only swimmer missing after entering the water to help a group in distress and was recovered dead after a search. The incident highlights the dangers of rip currents, which are a common hazard along U.S. coasts, prompting local authorities to consider safety measures.