Golfer Brian Harman's family friend in coma after rescue attempt for his son
huffpost.com — November 22, 2024, 09:01 PM UTC
Golfer Brian Harman shared that family friend Cathy Dowdy is in a coma after attempting to save his 6-year-old son from drowning in Florida. The incident occurred while Harman was competing in China, and Dowdy was vacationing with his family. Harman explained that his son was caught in a strong rip current while boogie boarding. Dowdy tried to rescue him but was injured in the process. She has been in a coma for nearly six weeks and is currently on a ventilator in a hospital. A GoFundMe campaign for Dowdy has raised over $85,000. Harman praised her bravery and the efforts of another rescuer, Crane Cantrell, who helped save his son.