This was their first time in Orange Beach, and they planned on staying just one day to celebrate their son Tyreke Walker’s 14th birthday, which was only three days prior.
Dangerous rough waters roped him in Saturday evening, just after beach flags were upgraded from red to double red, according to Orange Beach Fire Rescue.
His dad, Clint was almost swept away with him. He was later rushed to the emergency room due to excessive water inhalation.“He’s like ‘I’m sorry, I can’t come back,’” said Clint Walker, father. “I grabbed him, and I had him, but the water was just pulling us and pulling us. Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to make it. I lost his grip. I kept getting thrown to the bottom of the water, and somehow, I made it to shore, and he didn’t. I just wish I would’ve held on longer.
Orange Beach Fire Rescue transitioned the search from sea to shore, combing the beaches for any sign of Tyreke. “Right now, our efforts are wanting to bring closure to the family as much as possible, but it’s really a waiting game at this point trying to recover the child,” said Bruce Nelson, battalion chief.“If there’s any signs at all,” said Nguyen. “I know that there’s a chance he might not even be on Orange Beach anymore, just please. I just want to see him. I just want him home with the family. I don’t want that to be the last moment I saw him.
As the search for Tyreke continues, they expressed their deepest thank you to Orange Beach Fire Rescue, police, lifeguards, and anyone who’s helped try to find their son.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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