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Seminarian drowns saving woman

July 12, 2016

A student at Mount St. Mary's seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is missing and presumed dead after he disappeared in the Arkansas River, after saving a woman from drowning.

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Brian Bergkamp was among several kayakers who were caught in rough waters. Bergkamp jumped out of his kayak to aid a woman who was being pulled under the stream, and was successful in saving her, but was unable to reach the shore himself.

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Mount St. Mary’s seminarian is believed dead after saving woman's life (Catholic Review)

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Posted by: Travelling - Jul. 12, 2016 9:17 PM ET USA
May the Lord bless his family and may he rest in peace.
Posted by: mhains8491 - Jul. 12, 2016 7:03 PM ET USA
Man has no greater love than to lay down his life for his neighbour. Rest in peace Brian Bergkamp, good and faithful servant.

Seminarian drowns saving woman

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