Heroic Firefighter Dies In Surfing Accident Keeps His Legacy Alive By This Selfless Act

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Recently, Florida beaches were claimed to be the "deadliest" according to research due to dangerous waves, and it's proving right. A local firefighter died while surfing on one of the Florida beaches. However, his love for mankind will give life to others after his death. But how? [{ "selector": ".wxxmf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kilis-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jwxig-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Firefighter died while surfing

The firefighter who died while surfing was Ethan Wilson from Volusia County, Florida.

Where was Ethan surfing?

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Ethan was surfing on New Smyrna Beach, but due to injuries while surfing, he was found unresponsive on the beach.

Philanthropic act from the 'hero'

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood tweeted regarding Ethan, "His last act of service was donating his organs so others can live."

City leaders mentioned that Ethan's death was a "tremendous loss" for their department and the entire Ormond Beach Community.

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