Ryan Jennings, beloved coach and father from Maine, drowns saving children from rip current off Juno Beach, Florida - ABC7 Los Angeles
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A Maine coach and father, Ryan Jennings, drowned saving children from a rip current in Florida.
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Ryan Jennings, a beloved coach and father from Maine, tragically drowned while saving children from a rip current off Juno Beach, Florida. The incident occurred as Jennings intervened to protect children caught in the dangerous ocean conditions. His heroic actions ultimately cost him his life, highlighting the severe risks associated with rip currents. Jennings' death is a profound loss for his family and the community in Maine where he was known as a coach.
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