Off duty police officer rescues two swimmers in trouble at a beach

Sign at a beach at Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina
@Deepizzaguy (120073)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
April 11, 2026 2:06pm CST
Chatham County Sheriffs Office deputy Herbie Stubbs was with his relatives on Easter weekend at Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina when he saw two swimmers who were struggling against strong currents in the ocean. Officer Stubbs with the assistance of his son Chandler and a family friend named Marcus went to the area where the two swimmers were in trouble when the trio and other bystanders formed a human chain to rescue the couple. Mrs. Stubbs called 911 to report the incident to the operator, The rescue of the couple was successful as the couple were taken to the shore with minor injuries. I am sure that Deputy Stubbs will receive an award from his superiors for saving the life of the swimmers at the beach in the near future. Link is msn.com/en-us/news/us/...
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@LindaOHio (218768)
• United States
4h
I'm glad they were able to save the swimmers.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19m
So am I happy that the swimmer were saved by the deputy and his family members.
16h
Well done to all involved in this brave rescue
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
I am in agreement with you on this matter.
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@DianneN (253213)
• United States
20h
So glad they were okay and only with minor injuries. We have had horrendous riptides every day since 12/05.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
Riptides are very dangerous.
@JudyEv (377224)
• Rockingham, Australia
16h
Deputy Stubbs deserves an award.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
I am sure that Deputy Stubbs will receive a Life Savers Award in the near future.
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@AliCanary (4105)
18h
They were smart to have extra people help to form the human chain. It's all too easy for would-be rescuers to also get in trouble when dealing with ocean currents.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
That is true.
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@augusta123 (8729)
18h
Those couples were lucky. Glad she was able to call 911
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
So am I happy that Mrs. Stubbs called 911 to get help.
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@RasmaSandra (96270)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21h
I didn't think it was swimming time yet. Well, glad they got help.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21h
I am in agreement with you that the two swimmers were rescued by the off duty deputy and others.
@just4him (322708)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21h
I'm glad they were rescued.
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
So am I happy that they were rescued by the deputy and others at the beach.
@Wrexxo (612)
23h
Im really proud of the officer..he should get an award
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@Deepizzaguy (120073)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21h
I am in agreement with you that the deputy should receive an award for saving lives.