(Spirit Lakes, IA) — A Nebraska man died while trying to save his son at East Lake Okoboji Wednesday morning. Investigators say 41-year-old Brandon Urban of Omaha went into the water to help his son who had fallen off a paddleboard and became entangled in weeds. Brandon Urban then got caught in the weeds — and after freeing the boy — was unable to keep himself above the water’s surface. Urban was located and pulled from the water by some friends and lifesaving measures were attempted but he died later at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Authorities say Urban was not wearing a lifejacket.
Nebraska Man Drowns While Trying To Save His Son
Aug 5, 2021 | 6:07 AM
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