U.S. Navy Sailor Dies Rescuing Children from Hawaii Surf

📡 86 Nov 26 · 1 min read ·

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A U.S. Navy sailor died after saving two children from dangerous ocean conditions in Hawaii. The incident occurred on Thursday when the children were caught in a powerful surf. Authorities identified the sailor as Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz. Police confirmed that Diaz drowned during the rescue operation. The Navy's Master-at-Arms rating serves as its military police and force protection specialists. Diaz was assigned to a unit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.