Former baseball player dies saving family from drowning in South Carolina

Chase Childers, 38, displayed extraordinary courage' in saving swimmers in distress, family says

A family in Dallas 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.

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 page launched to support his family. His bravery, kindness and love will always be remembered."