Mykailo Myroshnychenko Obituary News: 19-year-old Found Dead Along Atlantic Beach Shoreline After Saving Three Kids
According to witnesses, Mykailo Myroshnychenko attempted to prevent three persons from drowning in the ocean on Wednesday. Neptune Beach Police have confirmed this.
Recently, Mykailo Myroshnychenko—whom his friends call “Michael”—moved to Jacksonville. The Ukrainian and his three brothers arrived here. His friend Andre Kutsiy claims that his parents are still living in Norway.
Michael was ‘the kind of guy’ who would attempt to help people, according to Kutsiy, who also noted that Michael was highly involved in his faith. Kutsiy acknowledges that Michael wasn’t the best swimmer, though.
Around 8 o’clock on Tuesday night, according to investigators, the 19-year-old was last seen at Lemon Street in Neptune Beach. According to witnesses, Michael was attempting to save three persons who had become entangled in a rip current, including two youngsters.
Nishell Hickson stated, “He was just trying to save the kids because he thought they were drowning when the waves kept on hitting him.”
On Wednesday morning in Atlantic Beach, close to 19th Street, a body was discovered by a Neptune Beach police officer. Myroshnychenko was located, the police said on Thursday.
Since Memorial Day Weekend, there have been two drownings in the nearby area.
Lt. Max Ervanian of Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue said, “We are seeing a huge influx of non-swimmers, or swimmers with moderate to no swimming ability, going into the water and then going into distress.” We must make it very clear to all beachgoers and swimmers that whenever they observe someone in trouble in the water, they should keep their cool, dial 911, and pay attention to the swimmers.
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Nikisha Jackson stated, “To his mom and family who are hurting, we’re sorry for your loss.