Father of man who died after trying to save daughter off Fort Lauderdale Beach speaks out

Days after a man drowned while trying to save his daughter his father is sharing the pain of losing his loved one Larry Wilson reported his son -year-old Antwon Wilson leaves behind two children and the family is heartbroken I really look at him as a hero that he is at this point commented Larry of his son Larry noted all he is left with now is the memory of his beloved son I love him I ve inevitably had He s my baby boy and he s my hero revealed Larry He was really into fatherhood According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Antwon died on Father s Day after he rushed to the ocean when he noticed his two children in distress in the water Investigators stated a good Samaritan also jumped in to help even facing his own struggle as he was pulled under the water but he was able to make it out The good Samaritan Eksan Saad communicated News that he didn t know exactly who needed help but knew it was a dire situation I didn t think about anything I didn t even tell my wife I m going in the water again he announced He added the strong currents made it a formidable rescue operation I was trying to stand I didn t even it was like I was under the wave disclosed Saad But he was able to reach the -year-old girl that was fighting for her life At one point he commented only her hand was above the water The father was able to keep her afloat until he went under explained Saad He commented he tried to keep her calm When I got close to her I recounted her Please I know you are in panic Please do not do anything crazy I will try my best to get you out reported Saad The rescue left him scraped up and swallowing a lot of water but he was able to bring her to shore where lifeguards took over Saad the little girl and Antwon were rushed to the hospital Sadly Antwon did not survive The -year-old girl has since been disclosed from the hospital