CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: A tragic scene in Newport, Oregon as an ocean rescue went terribly wrong. We get the story from Veronica Griffin of CNN affiliate KPTV.</s>VERONICA GRIFFIN, KPTV CORRESPONDENT: A father and son jumped into the cold water off Nye Beach near Newport to save two young girls. The son died in his efforts. Around 3:00 p.m., two girlfriends, we're told, ages eight and 10, got into some trouble while swimming at Jump Off Joe (ph), near Nye Beach. They screamed for help. Two good Samaritans, a father and his 21-year-old son, jumped in to help. The tide proved to be a bit much for all four. Some 30 rescue crews worked the scene. All the victims were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for hypothermia. The 21-year-old good Samaritan was pronounced dead at the hospital. We're told the water in the immediate area was about nine feet deep and 58 degrees. Reporting in Newport, Veronica Griffin for CNN.
Tragedy Takes Life of Would-be Rescuer