An Oklahoma grandmother is being remembered after dying saving her grandchildren from drowning. On March 22, Roebecca Garrett saved the two from drowning at the 9 South Swim Area on Lake Eufaula, Pittsburgh County.
Sadly, she couldn't save herself.
According to KOKO5 News, two bystanders managed to help get the grandmother from the water. Despite being rushed to the McAlester Regional Hospital, she passed away from her injuries. Now, her family is remembering her on a GoFundMe page.
Oklahoma Grandmother Dies
"We are reaching out to our community for prayers and donations during this incredibly difficult time," the GoFundMe description adds. "Any support—whether it's a contribution, a kind word, or sharing our story—means the world to us."
Following the death of the grandmother, officials warned about the dangers of the water. Although the water is a good way to cool off, lakes can be dangerous.
"As a tourist community, we're only about 2,800 people throughout the year, but in the summer we get up to 10,000 people," Eufaula City Manager Jacob Foos told 2 News.
"Especially around the lake, we can be prone to accidents, and we need that urgent care," Foos added. "One great thing is up on the hill, we have air evacuation with the helicopter, so they can get them up there and get that urgent care, then get them in that helicopter if they need to get them to a major hospital."
