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Story summary
- Ryan Jennings, a 46-year-old Maine father, died April 1, 2026, at Juno Beach, Florida, rescuing his two children from a rip current.
- He saved his 12-year-old stepson.
- Jennings drowned while trying to keep his daughter afloat.
- First responders were unable to save him, according to family friend Geraldine Ollila.
- Emily Jennings, his wife, posted a Facebook tribute noting his bravery and that the couple is expecting a fourth child.
