Florida beach manager dies trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

William Romberg, 31, drowned off Laguna Beach in Florida on Sunday after swimming out to free a seagull caught in his fishing line. The currents prevented him from reaching shore, and his death has prompted tributes and community support for his family.

Romberg, known as Stone, was fishing at an inlet when the bird became entangled; during the rescue attempt, the hook and bird caught on his hand. He leaves a wife, Taylor, and daughters aged three and one, and worked as a beach manager at Carillon Beach. A fundraiser for his family had raised more than $112,000 by Wednesday evening.