Everyone wants to have a perfect wedding day. Clear skies, cool days, and happy guests are the dream! This was one couple’s reality until something major happened that caused the entire day to flip upside down…
The Perfect Wedding
The couple in question were extremely excited to have their dream wedding on the beach. Neither of them would forget this day, but for a way different reason…
Cindy and Zac
Cindy and Zac were dating for a really long time before they decided to get engaged. Their families felt like it took forever because they knew that they were meant to be! What happens at this wedding definitely proves that, too…
Husband Material
Zac was a 2nd Class US Coast Guard and a marine science technician. Obviously, he was very smart and very fit. This type of training would end up coming in handy…
Marine Lover
Zac always had a knack for marine life. As a kid, he loved the beach and the ocean. As he got older, he always made his way to local rivers, lakes, and ponds for those long days by the water. That love paved the way for his career in marine science.
Lifeguarding
Zac even got to work as a lifeguard when he was a teenager. That’s where he learned water safety and what to dow hen someone was drowning or in distress in the water. This lead the way for him to join the US Coast Guard…
Wedding Plans
Wedding preparation began very soon after the engagement. They were just ready to be married! It took a while to get everything in place, but they knew it would be worth the wait…
A Beautiful Day
The morning of, everyone knew this would be the perfect wedding. It was a cloudless day with the perfect temperature for a beach wedding!
Things Were Going Smoothly
Somehow, things were going so smoothly! All of the wedding party was on time with getting ready and the portraits taken before the ceremony were perfect! Plus, none of the guests had a problem finding the beach. This was already turning out to be a dream… So far.
The Ceremony Starts
It was finally time! The two were set to be married on a beautiful beach day. Everyone has their phones and camera out, ready to document their special day…
All Going Smoothly
The ceremony was beautiful! The couple shared their lovely vows and before they knew it, they were married! They began their walk down the aisle…
Post-Ceremony Photos
They started taking photos of the wedding party and the wedding guests soon after. In the background, they were getting the celebration prepared…
The Energy Shifted
Everyone was celebrating and having fun with the newly married couple. Out of the corner of his eye, Zac noticed a very frantic woman down the beach…
She Was Yelling
Zac’s instincts immediately kicked in. He left the photoshoot abruptly and ran over to the woman and asked her what was wrong.
Please Help
She pointed out to sea and said that someone needed help, they were in trouble and she didn’t know what to do. Zac had to hesitate…
Cindy
Cindy, on the other hand, was so confused as to what was happening. Zac had run off, and she couldn’t follow as quickly as her dress was restrictive. She saw him look back at her with panicked eyes and he yelled, “Someones in trouble in the water!”
Go Get Him
His wife told him to go get him in a panic. She knew her husband was fully equipped to save a life, no question about it!
Time To Go
Zac immediately sprung into action. He threw off his dress shirt, grabbed a nearby boogie board, and dove right in…
In Action
Zac had total confidence in himself. He knew that he was the perfect person for this because of all of his training. It’s almost as if his entire life was leading up to this very moment…
No One Else Could Do This
There wasn’t even a lifeguard on duty at this beach. Zac knew this was his calling.
The Victim Was Drowning
Zac could barely make it out, but he saw the victim. He was obviously drowning. Zac wasn’t sure if it was a rip tide or not, but he knew that he had to risk it. He was yelling, “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe!”
Just Made It
Zak hauled the victim on the boogie board so he could finally catch his breath and began paddling back to shore. It quickly became apparent that the victim was stuck in a rip tide… Zac tried his best to bring them back, but he was starting to get tired as well… Then, the fire department reached them on a jet ski just in time!
A Crowd Had Gathered
They were able to put the victim onto the rescue board as he was extremely exhausted, and Zac climbed on as well. They rushed the two back to shore where emergency crews waited. The entire wedding party was also on the shore watching.
Jamal Robinson
Jamel Robinson was an 18-year-old from Alabama on vacation with his family. He got caught up in a rip tide, which is where Zac found him. Everyone was relieved to see the two arrive on the jet ski…
Wet and Tired
Cindy ran over to Zac who wanted her to stay back since he was soaking wet! All she wanted to do was make sure that he and Jamel were safe and sound.
A Crazy Day
The day was a blur after that. Jamel’s family was so grateful and thankful for Zac that they were constantly thanking him. He was also getting a good amount of pats on the back from other beachgoers who witnessed his heroic act!
Rest of the Day
The day went off without a hitch after that. They were able to enjoy the rest of their wedding day and spread some more joy. That night, in bed, Zac realized something shocking: The pastor suggested that the day before because of weather concerns. The two decided to not do it…
Everything Happens for a Reason
If they had listened to that pastor, Zac wouldn’t have been there for Jamel. In fact, Jamel might have suffered a worse fate if Zac didn’t bring out that boogie board for him to rest on.
Haunting Thoughts
He was soon haunted by the thought of his and Cindy’s children. If he perished, they would have suffered such a huge loss in their lives, and that scares him.
Viral Story
Zac, Cindy, and Jamel went to share their story on “Good Morning America” due to the story going viral. Jamel shared how special Zac is to his life and how much he owes the man for saving his life.
Other Life Saving Stories
Cindy and Zac shared a crazy event on the day of their wedding. Shockingly enough, something similar happened up in Canada…
Clayton and Brittany
Clayton and Brittany Cook were prepared to get married in Canada on a cool September day. Things were moving smoothly…
The Photoshoot
The newlyweds moved to a park to take photos after the ceremony. It was a perfectly romantic backdrop, fitted with a pond and some beautiful weeping willow trees.
Visitors
Clayton and Brittany were busy getting their pictures taken when a group of kids entered the park to play. After a while, a commotion caught their attention. They noticed that a child had fallen into the pond.
Helping Out
Clayton wasted no time and jumped into the pond after the kid. His wife barely caught wind of what was happening before she saw her husband in the water! He then pulled out a kid who was drowning.
Saved the Day!
The best day of Claytons life was subsequently the scariest day of this kids life! The little guy managed to get out and dry off all thanks for Clayton. Even though he was a bit wet, it didn’t matter to him!