Former Banks County firefighter dies saving two swimmers in Florida
By Alexandra Parker
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ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Banks County Fire is mourning after a former firefighter died in Florida.
Richie Alford saved two swimmers from a rip current off the coast of Panama City Beach, Florida, but was unable to return to shore according to a Facebook post by the City of Monroe Fire Department.
Alford was a firefighter for several years before leaving the service about two years ago.
Banks County Fire said “Even though Ritchie had left [our] service we still feel he is part of our family” in a statement.
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