Family asks for community support for man who died while saving child in Chattahoochee River

ROSWELL, Ga. — A metro Atlanta family is asking for community support after a man died while saving a child struggling in the Chattahoochee River.

Frank Young never resurfaced after he helped bring the child safely to shore on the night of Wednesday, July 2. Roswell first responders searched for his body for hours, ultimately recovering him near Garrard Landing Park later that night.

Family members described Young as a loving husband, father, and beloved uncle who was a hero…

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