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Off-duty firefighter saves three children after boat overturns on lake
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· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The off-duty firefighter's actions resulted in the rescue of the three children. The Alvarado police are aware of the details surrounding the incident.
A heroic act took place on a lake during the holiday weekend. An off-duty firefighter played a crucial role in saving lives after a boat overturned. The incident involved a vessel carrying nine people that capsized, trapping three children underneath.
The off-duty firefighter's actions resulted in the rescue of the three children. The Alvarado police are aware of the details surrounding the incident.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Alvarado police or other news outlets, as details are limited in this report.
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Category: safety Published: July 5, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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