Steven Arthur Bierle from buffalo , Montana , swam in after his boat fell . The year - old was with his family at Shelter Cove in northern jersey . Managed to carry the boy onto the beach , but a wave dragged him under . A short time later he was seen floating face down far from shore .
Steven Arthur Bierle from Gardiner , Montana , dived in after his son fell . The 44-year-old was with his family at Shelter Cove in northern California . Managed to push the boy onto the beach , but a wave dragged him under . A short time later he was seen floating face down far from shore .