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By Rebecca Nash
Metro Atlanta man drowns trying to save seagull in Florida
Rebecca Nash
Rebecca Nash
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Rebecca has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas and over 5 years of experience covering community news. She previously worked for the North Fulton Neighbor, focusing on local events and community organizations.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A metro Atlanta man died Sunday while trying to save a seagull in the Florida Panhandle, according to an online fundraiser. Stone Romberg, a husband and father to two young girls, was fishing with friends and noticed a bird tangled in his line, according to the organizer of the fundraiser. They said he went into the water to help free the bird, but became caught in the line as well and was pulled out by the current.A passing boat and first responders reportedly tried to rescue him, but they were not able.Romberg was a service manager in Carillon Beach in Panama Beach, they said. Three online fundraisers in support of Romberg’s family have raised more than $300,000.
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