Teacher’s Heroic Beach Rescue | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A Georgia teacher and devoted father, Derrick Moore, died heroically while saving a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Despite lifeguards having already clocked out, Moore—known as “Coach” at his elementary school—immediately dove in to help, pulling the child to safety before the current claimed his life. His sacrifice has sparked renewed calls for more lifeguards nationwide, especially in areas like Brevard County, Florida, where 45 openings are currently unfilled. Moore, a former standout athlete and beloved educator, is remembered as a man who always put others…