Former baseball player dies saving family from drowning in South Carolina

<p>Chase Childers, 38, ‘displayed extraordinary courage’ in saving swimmers in distress, family says</p><p>A family in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/dallas">Dallas</a> is grieving after their patriarch – a former pro baseball player turned police officer – died saving five others from drowning while they all recently vacationed, as authorities and an online page in his honor tell it.</p><p>Chase Childers, 38, “displayed extraordinary courage and selflessness … ultimately paying the highest sacrifice with his life” in front of his wife Nataley and their three children, said a GoFundMe <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/blessings-for-nataley-and-children-memory-of-chase">page</a> launched to support his family. “His bravery, kindness and love will always be remembered.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/19/chase-childers-baseball-player-dies">Continue reading...</a>