Maine Town Manager Sacrifices Life to Save Son from Icy Pond
TL;DR
Kevin Howell, the town manager of Carmel, Maine, tragically died after saving his 4-year-old son from a frozen pond that they both fell into while on a walk. After rescuing his son, who ran home to get help, Howell went missing. His body was later found by divers. Howell was recognized for his work in improving the town's recycling program and had received the annual Leadership Award by the Maine Town, City and County Management Association in 2020.
- Maine Town Manager Dies Saving His Son After Both Fall Through Ice The New York Times
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- Officials recover and identify body from Etna Pond WABI
- Kevin Howell: US father drowns in frozen pond after falling through ice with son, 4, who survives Sky News
- Town manager of Carmel, Maine, dies saving son, 4, after both fall through frozen pond NBC News
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