Familia and the third teen did not make it.
Familia is laid to rest
The fallen hero has been laid to rest.
According toWCVB, about 10,000 police officers from around the country gathered during his funeral.
Emmanuel Familia has been laid to rest. Photo credit: WCVBSource: UGC
The 71-year-old was filmed helping the women with lifeguards after they were swept away by currents.
The women’s kayak capsized and they were swept away by currents.
Luckily for them, the president was at the beach at the time.
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