Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line
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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, William "Stone" Romberg, 31, was fishing near Carillon Beach when he saw a bird caught in his line. He swam out to free the bird, but both the bird and the hook became caught on his hand.
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As Romberg swam back to shore, the current carried him out further, and he drowned.
Stone worked as a beach service manager at Carillon Beach's La Dolce Vita rentals, which has established a GoFundMe for the family. (Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Stone worked as a beach service manager at Carillon Beach's La Dolce Vita rentals, which has established a GoFundMe for the family.
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"Stone Romberg was a valued coworker and a cherished part of the La Dolce Vita family. He was known for his hard work, kind heart, and willingness to always lend a hand," the fundraiser says. "Stone brought a positive attitude each day and made a lasting impression on the people around him."
Stone is survived by his wife, Taylor, and their daughters, 3-year-old Hadley and 1-year-old Lainey.