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A beach rescue turned fatal off Panama City Beach, leaving loved ones mourning a devoted father

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A beach rescue turned fatal off Panama City Beach, leaving loved ones mourning a devoted father

Leila Ahmed

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A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:21 PM · 1 min read

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A beach rescue turned fatal off Panama City Beach, leaving loved ones mourning a devoted father — Syracuse Community news

A tragic accident at Panama City Beach took the life of a Florida father who swam into the ocean to rescue a seagull caught in his fishing line.

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