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    Man drowns after seeing girlfriend's car in river

    BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Alabama say a man dove into the Tennessee River after seeing his girlfriend's car sinking and drowned in the fast-moving water. But authorities say he may not have realized the girlfriend had already escaped from the car and was helped to shore by a fisherman.

    The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports (http://bit.ly/AcO3OO) 25-year-old Christopher Heaton of Jasper, Tenn., died after the Tuesday evening rescue attempt near Bridgeport, Ala.

    Police say he had driven to the spot where they were to meet near a boat ramp, when he saw her car sinking and immediately dove into the water.

    Jackson County Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen says the woman, whose name wasn't released, was taken to a hospital in Scottsboro, Ala., where she was treated for bruises and hypothermia.

     
    • axeofgod  •  3 mths ago
      love and loyalty... such nobly tragic self-sacrifice.
    • Bill  •  3 mths ago
      Which is worse, a tragic death like this, or the people who make jokes about it?
      • YIKES! 3 mths ago
        if you cant swim and you jump in water over your head, thats not tragic
        thats terminal stupidity.
      • Bill 3 mths ago
        Hey Ken, you ever heard of little things called an apostrophe and capitalization? Now, what were you saying about stupidity?
    • P-47 THUNDERBOLT  •  3 mths ago
      Heart breaking tragedy for sure.
    • laura  •  3 mths ago
      WOW - he must have loved her! RIP
    • Jason  •  3 mths ago
      He represents what it means to be a real man. Somebody who is willing to risk his own life to save the life of somebody he loves. R.I.P.

      and a side note, to those who seem to think he drove into the river, do yourself a favor and actually read the article, and you'll see that he actually dove in.
    • Charles the Cat  •  3 mths ago
      That is unspeakably sad.
    • JenniferT  •  3 mths ago
      How heartbreaking. He was obviously willing to sacrifice for the people he loved. It is sad to lose a young man who shows the stellar quality of his upbringing and soul. I hope that the joyful memories of this great gentleman help ease the pain his loss must be bringing his family.
      • Karen 3 mths ago
        Beautifully said, Jennifer. Thank you.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  3 mths ago
      So sad! He must have loved her very much.
    • Alicia Holloway  •  Palm Springs, California  •  3 mths ago
      Heartbreaking! It shows how much he loved her. She'll never forget him.
    • Brian  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  3 mths ago
      Wow, that is SO sad. God rest his soul. He showed he would do anything for his girl and unfortunately proved it when it wasn't needed. So sad.
    • Peace  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 mths ago
      a real man... it's a pity he's gone...
      • Jaokguy 3 mths ago
        a real wimp, with an iq that matched his shoe size....why the hell did he dive in if he couldn't swim for god's sake. how was he gonna save her??? men in this country are such unbelievable wimps.
      • Peace 3 mths ago
        If a male has high IQ or good swimming skills, it does not make him a man
    • Fyre Sprite  •  3 mths ago
      I hope they keep an eye on her. It would be terrible if she did the Romeo & Juliette thing
      • Delfreda Porter 3 mths ago
        wellllll, yes it would be sad, because in their saituation they both died but that is not the case here she is alive , I dont understand how her car got in the water in the 1st place, hummmmmmm
      • sliver moon 3 mths ago
        I hope to God she doesn't come on here and read these disgusting comments. These comments would be enough to scar her emotionally for life, not to mention the already huge scar on her heart right now.
    • robert  •  3 mths ago
      That was a real man.
    • Joe  •  Jacksons Gap, Alabama  •  3 mths ago
      When you read the dis-respecters posts, just see one word: COWARD.
    • Scrottey McBugarballs  •  Youngstown, Ohio  •  3 mths ago
      Very sad, and even more disgusting is the comments posted on here. Most of you so called men are just cowardly boys. Only think of yourself seems to be a majority of people these days, yet everyone wonders what is wrong with our country. full of selfish cowards. 30 some plus years ago, most men had honor, I know my dad and my grandfather would risk they're lives for woman or child. I without a second thought would risk everything to save my wife or daughter
    • januckey  •  3 mths ago
      Sad story. He died trying to save someone he loved.
    • Nightwing  •  3 mths ago
      Ah,,,that made me cry. He must had truly loved her. Blessings on his family and friends and her...her grief is going to be terrible.
    • Eileen Light  •  Wallingford, Connecticut  •  3 mths ago
      Christopher Heaton is a hero just the same, the world has lost another good soul, I feel very sorry for his family and his girl friend. It going to be a very tough Valentines day. : (
    • TheMadness  •  3 mths ago
      People can accuse men of being many different things, but never doubt a man's love for his woman...
    • KonigHommer  •  Erlangen, Germany  •  3 mths ago
      It is a real man who risks death for the woman he loves with all his heart. Christopher, I and every other honorable, chivalric man take off our hats to you. Rest in peace, your girlfriend will always remember you as her heart's beloved.
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