Shasta County, California – On the morning of September 11, a California man jumped from a moving boat to rescue his dog, who had jumped from the vessel into Lake Shasta. According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, “the male reportedly appeared to begin having an unknown emergency and called for help. A flotation device was thrown to the male, who was able to hold onto it, however he slipped under the water and did not resurface. The reporting party was able to safely recover the animal.”
The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Geordan White, of Redding. His body was retrieved from the water and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. His dog is safe.
As reported by People, the victim was a musician and co-founder experimental noise duo Liver Cancer and Company and of the effects and synthesizer company Audible Disease.
The Sheriff’s Office said:
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office extends our condolences to the victim’s loved ones. The Sheriff’s Office also encourages the public to always wear personal flotation devices while on the water.
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11 Comments
I’m so sorry this hero had to die being a lifesaver for his precious dog! RIP unforgetable hero! Life is unfair……
It is So sad you died, a person who would give all for another life deserves more. Just so you and your family know, the Moment every animal lover in this world heard what you had done, you Immediately became a real life Hero to All of us, and your Dog & family Already knew it, by knowing who you were. Hope you have a Great afterlife, you will be missed here….. 🙂
RIP dear Geordan….you are a true hero and you will always be in the heart of your sweet dog…..you will never be forgotten XXX
MY HEART SUNK WHEN I READ THIS VERY VERY SAD CASE 😔 😟
THIS MAN REALLY! REALLY! LOVED HIS FURRY BABY !! AND DIED TRYING TO SAVE HIM IN THE PROCESS ..
GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU ALWAYS 🙏 TO THE WHOLE FAMILY!
YOU DIED A HERO TO YOUR DOG.
I HOPE THE DOG IS A SAFE AND WITH A FAMILY MEMEBER!
So very sad for this 60 year-old man! He truly loved his dog. But what was previously said is true…A lifejacket a leash secured all those things mattered. Unfortunately he paid for this with his life.
This could have been a happier ending. PUT A LIFE JACKET on your dog! Then you don’t have to panic if the dog jumps in the water. Better yet, secure a leash from the dog to a stationary object and prevent this disaster from happening in the first place. I’m so sad that this man lost his life, but relieved that his dog was saved.
sad deal all around….but i bet alot of pet owners would have done the same for their furry… the man probably had a heart attack… glad the others could save his pet…. may he R I P….
why bring your dog with you on a boat dogs are unpredictable you can’t be sure what they would do very sad
why bring your dog with you on a boat dogs are unpredictable you can’t be sure what they would do very sad
sad why does that always happen.