We’ve got a tragic story from Rockingham County (NC).<\/p>\n
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A 42-year old Eden man drowned while helping to save his sons from an undercurrent in the Mayo River on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
Glenn Elmer Hampton (42) drowned in the Anglin Mill Loop area of the Mayo River at 6:45 PM on Saturday night. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Hampton was at the river with his wife, his 3 sons and a family friend. Hampton’s 9 and 10 year old sons were threatened by an undercurrent. Hampton and the family friend went into the river to rescue the children. The family friend was able to remove the children from the dangerous situation, but Hampton went under the surface of the water due to the current.<\/p>\n
Hampton’s wife called for assistance while the family friend searched the river. Another man at the river was able to assist and together. they were able to retrieve Hampton’s body. The two men attempted CPR until emergency personnel arrived on the scene. <\/p>\n
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was asked about the drowning and said “Rockingham County is blessed with rivers suitable for recreation, but on occasion, tragedy becomes reality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Hampton\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We’ve got a tragic story from Rockingham County (NC).<\/p>\n
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