Heroic Act
A Long Island man, Jamie Lambros, is being hailed as a hero after saving a 10-year-old boy from drowning while on vacation in Bermuda. Unfortunately, he did not survive the incident.
A Fateful Day at Horseshoe Bay Beach
Lambros, 48, joined an 11-member family cruise in early October, with their first stop being Bermuda. While at Horseshoe Bay Beach, a popular tourist destination, tragedy struck. Among the family was Lambros’ mother, Phyllis Gasparri, who recalls hearing people scream for help as a young boy struggled in the ocean.
A Brother’s Selfless Act
Gasparri remembers disturbingly, "He went into the water to save that kid. That’s who he was. He will give you the shirt off his back, he will help anyone." Lambros, despite not being a strong swimmer, jumped into the water to aid the boy, along with his cousin. However, only he continued to struggle to stay afloat.
The Tragic Aftermath
The 48-year-old’s family said that even though he was not a strong swimmer, he couldn’t just stand by and not help. Others were able to rescue the 10-year-old and others from the water, but Lambros’ status remained dire. His mother recalls a woman who swam out to help him but was unable to save his life. "He was gone," she said, her voice filled with grief.
A Legacy of Selflessness and a Call for Change
Lambros’ family of Deer Park, New York, launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs, which took almost a week to complete. "My heart is unrepairable," Gasparri lamented. "No one could ever repair it. I go on for my other beautiful sons and my granddaughter." The family now calls for improved safety measures at Horseshoe Bay Beach, citing the lack of lifeguards and warning signs about possible rip currents.
Additional Tragedy at Horseshoe Bay Beach
Tragically, Lambros is not the first American tourist to die at this beach. In March, a 49-year-old man from Pennsylvania also lost his life while saving a child who was drowning in the water.
Conclusion
Lambros’ family hopes that their story will bring about change in ensuring the safety of others who visit Horseshoe Bay Beach. As his brother, Joey Pappas, eulogized, "My brother always wanted to make change and heal people. And we hope with Jamie and his legacy now, it will make change no one has to feel this again."
FAQs
Q: What happened to Jamie Lambros?
A: Jamie Lambros, 48, saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning in the ocean at Horseshoe Bay Beach in Bermuda but did not survive the incident.
Q: What was the cause of Lambros’ death?
A: The exact cause of Lambros’ death is unknown, but the family blames the lack of lifeguards and warning signs about possible rip currents at the beach.
Q: How can I help Jamie Lambros’ family?
A: The family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs. Donations can be made through the GoFundMe page.
Q: Was Lambros’ death the first American tourist fatality at Horseshoe Bay Beach?
A: No, it was the second, with the first occurring in March 2024.
