Tourist Saves Son, Dies Trying to Save Another
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From Times Wire Reports
A woman died in a hospital in Lihue after she saved one son from a strong ocean current off the island of Kauai but was injured during a failed attempt to save another son.
Jennifer White, 32, of Gunnison, Colo., brought her 8-year-old son to shore at Anahola Bay on Saturday, then swam back out to rescue her 9-year-old boy.
White lost consciousness and suffered injuries during the effort. A bystander rescued White, who was in critical condition until she died Monday.
Searchers were looking for the 9-year-old’s body.
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