By Bill Galluccio
Jun 1, 2021
A seven-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after he swam for over an hour to get help for his father and four-year-old sister.
Steven Poust told
Poust anchored the boat, so he could fish while his two kids were playing. The current was too strong for Abigal, and she started to float away from the boat. Chase didn't hesitate and let go of the boat to grab his sister, who was wearing a life jacket.
"The current was so strong that my sister – she usually hangs out at the back of the boat – and she let go. So, I let go of the boat and grabbed her, and then, I was stuck," Chase said.