HERO: Man who became paralyzed after saving drowning girl dies at 43

[Yurt]

Michael Patterson, the 43-year-old Georgia man who dived into a creek to save a 4-year-old girl from drowning and became paralyzed from the chest down during the rescue, died after spending three weeks in a hospital, The Associated Press reports.

Man who became paralyzed after saving drowning girl dies at 43

an incredibly wonderful and tragic story

this man was a true hero

 

[Yurt]

 

[Kooshdakhaa]

No disrespect intended, but don't dive into creeks, they're too shallow! : ( Just walk or run into the water!

What a sad story.

 

[R.C. Christian]

Have a good journey dude.

 

[Noomi]

Michael Patterson, the 43-year-old Georgia man who dived into a creek to save a 4-year-old girl from drowning and became paralyzed from the chest down during the rescue, died after spending three weeks in a hospital, The Associated Press reports.

Man who became paralyzed after saving drowning girl dies at 43

an incredibly wonderful and tragic story

this man was a true hero

He died knowing he had saved the life of another.

 

[Missourian]

Yep, he was a hero.

Now who is going to take care of his family?

 

[Politico]

Insurance if he had some.