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Heroic Father Dies Saving Son in Kayak Tragedy

12/8/2025

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  • A 54-year-old man died after saving his 7-year-old son when their kayak capsized at Lake Perris in California on Saturday.
  • The father kept his son afloat until rescue personnel arrived and found him unconscious.
  • Neither person wore life jackets.
  • Witnesses reported panic near Moreno Beach, prompting officers from the California Department of Parks and Recreation to respond.
  • The department emphasized life jackets, especially for children under 12.