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Coast Guard Searches For Decatur Man Missing From Cruise Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a Decatur man in the Atlantic Ocean after he went overboard from a cruise ship, Patch has learned. Reco Scott, 32, who was reportedly on his honeymoon, was observed jumping from the cabin balcony of a Carnival Cruise Line ship before dawn Friday, according to a statement from company spokeswoman Jennifer De La Cruz.

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Acworth Man Drowns Trying To Save Daughter In Gulf Of Mexico

An Acworth man has died after he dove into the sea trying to save two girls in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin, Florida, Patch has learned. James Forsythe, 49, never made it back to shore after entering the water at about 11:30 a.m. to rescue his daughter and another girl, who were having a difficult time in the rough surf, according to news reports.

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Dunwoody High School Student Dies In 'Tragic Accident' In Florida

A Dunwoody High School student has died while in Florida on spring break. Phineas Haq, a sophomore, passed away on April 4, according to a Twitter post sent by Dunwoody High. The school's basketball coach told WXIA that the athlete died from injuries he received after a fall while running.

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