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GoFundMe Raises $110,000 After Paralyzed Father’s Rescue

8/24/2026

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U.S. father Josh Collette was paralyzed neck-down after diving to rescue a child caught in a rip current.
The rescue attempt occurred on Aug. 15, 2026 at Riviera Beach in San Clemente, California.
The child was safely pulled from the water before Collette was rescued.
His family’s GoFundMe campaign raised nearly $110,000 by Sunday night.
Doctors said he cannot speak now but may eventually regain speech.

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U.S. father Josh Collette was paralyzed neck-down after diving to rescue a child caught in a rip current.
The rescue attempt occurred on Aug. 15, 2026 at Riviera Beach in San Clemente, California.
The child was safely pulled from the water before Collette was rescued.
His family’s GoFundMe campaign raised nearly $110,000 by Sunday night.
Doctors said he cannot speak now but may eventually regain speech.