CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A dramatic rescue was caught on camera Wednesday morning after emergency crews were rushed to Bob Hall Pier on Padre Island when two people were spotted struggling in the strong currents.
It happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
One beachgoer who was out enjoying the day with her family noticed a couple underneath the pier. She said the woman was having trouble keeping her balance. The man she was with tried to save her, and then the current took him.
Cindy Mitchell said before she knew it, the current had taken the man out several yards. A group of people nearby immediately swam out to him, battling the strong rip currents along the way.
"The current took him halfway up the pier. She started screaming for him. The next thing you know, the surfers are out there helping," Mitchell said. "The lifeguards came in immediately."
Mitchell took photos as the man was brought back to shore to the awaiting emergency crews.
"Before you knew it, we had the finest here. They brought him in," Mitchell said. "I pray to God he's okay. I pray him and his wife are okay in this."
Mitchell said the man did not appear to be responsive. The man was taken to Bay Area Hospital by ambulance and the woman drove herself to the hospital.
Corpus Christi police confirmed that the man has died.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com: