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Police ID Drowned Dad Saving Kids In Millstone River
Authorities have identified the 42-year-old dad who drowned while saving his three children in the Millstone River.
Rolando Camarillo-Cholula, of South River, went into the water and brought his children, ages 8, 11, and 13 to shore, around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Franklin Township police said.
Camarillo-Cholula, however, struggled to maintain his balance.
Thus began a search for the victim, as his children were treated at the scene and released without further medical attention.
Members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office dive team found the dad's body just bef…
Distressed Kayaker Rescued By Contractors Performing Bridge Work In Ocean County
Two bridge workers are credited with the swift rescue of a kayaker in distress.
The contractors, Randolph Fuson and Charles Baldwin of IEW, were performing maintenance on Tunney Bridge when they noticed an overturned kayak and looked to see if anyone was near, Toms River police said.
They heard someone yelling for help and provided a life vest and life ring to the kayaker, holding the rope to keep him in sight until additional help arrived.
On Friday, Feb. 24, at 3:16 p.m., police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched to assist the "boater in distress."
Officers arrived, and…
