A woman is in a coma after saving a 6-year-old boy from a riptide in Florida. The boy is the son of 2023 Open Championship winner Brian Harman. The woman, Cathy Dowdy, a family friend, is in a coma after being injured while trying to save the boy.
Key Points
Woman in coma after trying to save a child from a riptide in Florida
Brian Harman's son was on a boogie board when he was swept out to sea
Cathy Dowdy and another man, Crane Cantrell, attempted the rescue
Pros
Bravery and selflessness shown by Cathy Dowdy and Crane Cantrell
Awareness raised about the heroic actions of individuals