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Off-duty firefighter rescues kids trapped under boat
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· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which reported on the heroic actions of the off-duty firefighter. A dramatic rescue took place at Alvarado Lake on the July 4 holiday.
A dramatic rescue took place at Alvarado Lake on the July 4 holiday. An off-duty firefighter from Midlothian sprang into action to save three children trapped under an overturned boat. The firefighter was at the lake with his family when the incident occurred.
His swift response is credited with likely saving the children's lives. Details of the rescue are available from news outlets.
Further information about the incident can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which reported on the heroic actions of the off-duty firefighter.
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Category: safety Published: July 6, 2026 Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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