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Dad Drowns Saving Seagull From Fishing Line
30 Oct
Summary
- A father drowned after trying to free a seagull tangled in his fishing line.
- The man was swept out to sea by a current while trying to return to shore.
- He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
A father's act of kindness turned tragic when he drowned while attempting to rescue a seagull caught on his fishing line. Stone Romberg, 31, was at his home in the Florida Panhandle when he noticed the distressed bird.
He swam out to untangle the seagull, but his hook became stuck to his hand. As he tried to swim back to shore, a powerful ocean current pulled him further out to sea, where he tragically lost his life.
Romberg is remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help. He worked as a manager of chair services at a local condominium complex. His workplace noted his lasting impression on owners and guests.
He leaves behind his wife, Taylor, and their two young daughters, aged one and three. A GoFundMe created for his family has garnered significant support, raising $138,714 to assist them financially.
