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Georgia teacher drowns saving girl from rip current. The message she wishes she could give him
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at Myrtle Beach on a Friday evening.
A metro Atlanta teacher and father drowned while saving a 10-year-old girl from a rip current. The incident occurred at Myrtle Beach on a Friday evening. The girl, Summer McCallum, was caught in the current and struggled to stay afloat.
The teacher, Derrick Moore, was a PE coach at Rockbridge Elementary School. He was among the good Samaritans who went into the water to help Summer. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
Summer McCallum has spoken publicly about the incident, describing her experience and the moments leading up to her rescue. Her account provides more insight into the events surrounding the tragic incident.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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