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Volusia County firefighter hurt during surfing accident dies from injuries, sheriff says

Volusia County firefighter hurt during surfing accident dies from injuries, sheriff says

An Ormond Beach firefighter and paramedic who was found unresponsive in the water while surfing, has died.

On Wednesday, Ethan Wilson was found near the New Smyrna Beach jetty, was pulled to shore, and was transported to the hospital.

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On Saturday, the 33-year-old died from injuries, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

“Firefighter/Paramedic Ethan Wilson was surfing when he became unresponsive and ended up in ICU,” Chitwood tweeted. “Sadly, this 33-year-old husband and father never made the recovery his many friends and loved ones were hoping for.”

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Wilson donated his organs to save others.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help his family.