Woman in coma after rescuing golfer Brian Harman's son from drowning in Florida
wmur.com — November 21, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC
A woman is in a coma after attempting to save golfer Brian Harman's 6-year-old son from drowning in October. Cathy Dowdy was injured while trying to rescue the boy, who was caught in a rip current in Florida. Harman, who was in China at the time, shared the news during a press conference. He expressed gratitude for Dowdy's bravery and highlighted the efforts of another man, Crane Cantrell, who successfully pulled the boy to safety. Dowdy has been in a coma for nearly six weeks. Her family has set up a GoFundMe page that has raised over $80,000 to support her recovery. Dowdy's husband reported that she is still unconscious but her vital organs are stable.