Couple’s fishing trip turns into desperate fight for survival, ending in deadly standoff

A routine fishing trip for a Georgia couple turned into a terrifying fight for survival Sunday evening in Atlantic Beach, ending with their assailant dead after an armed standoff with police.

The couple had driven down to theDune Island Preserve boat ramp, a spot they had never tried before, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Shortly after 6 p.m., while they were casting their lines, they heard gunshots across the water…

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