Young father dies of heart attack while trying to protect his home from floods

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Sébastien, young entrepreneur and father of a family from Vidauban (Var), died following a heart attack on the night of Saturday October 28, while he was trying to pump the water who threatened to invade his home, reports France 3 regions.

The tragedy occurred while the heavy rain caused flooding this weekend in the department. The young man, only 38 years old, was not swept away by the waters; he suffered a cardiac arrest during his efforts to protect his home.

A family deeply rooted in the community

The news was shared on the social network Facebook by Jean-Michel Bersiaformer deputy of Vidauban: “At the request of the family I have the immense sadness to announce the death of my friend Sébastien, a young Vidauban resident from an old Vidauban family. Despite the intervention of the firefighters, he died of a cardiac arrest last night while trying to save his house from flooding. Sébastien was a young entrepreneur who aspired to happiness with his little family, a courageous young person, quite simply a good young person. »

The chosen one describes the sadness of a family solidly anchored in local life. Sébastien belonged to a well-known family in the town: his grandfather ran the town's PMU bar, and his father had founded an electricity company.

A wave of support to honor a man of values

In a moving message, Jean-Michel Bersia praised the “courage and values” of Sébastien, a “good young man” who leaves behind a grieving family.

The residents of Vidauban and the victim's loved ones are mobilizing to support his family during this trying time. Sébastien's funeral will take place this Saturday, November 2 in the morning, to pay him a last tribute.

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