A father who swam out into the sea to help untangle a seagull from his fishing line drowned and died after an ocean current swept him away, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
Atlanta area native Stone Romberg was fishing at his home in the Florida Panhandle when he noticed the seagull caught in his fishing line, Fox 5 reported.
The 31-year-old father of two swam out to try and untangle the bird, but his hook and the bird got stuck to his hand while he tried to help. As he tried to swim to shore, an ocean current carried him further out to sea where he tragically drowned.
“Our hearts are broken for everyone who knew and loved him,” a GoFundMe set up for his family reads.
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Romberg was the manager of chair services at a local condominium complex and “was known by a lot of our owners and guests,” according to the GoFundMe.
A Facebook page for his workplace also shared that he will be remembered “for his kind heart, hard work, and willingness to always lend a hand.”
“His kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed,” the post also read.
The GoFundMe set up for his family, who relied on him for financial support, has raised $138,714 as of Thursday afternoon.
He is survived by his wife Taylor and his one-year-old and three-year-old girls.
Romberg was an avid fan of SEC football and the Atlanta Braves, according to Fox 5.