Father drowns while rescuing 3 children from New Jersey river

A 42-year-old father drowned in the Millstone River while rescuing his 3 distressed children, ages 8, 11 and 13.
The children were rescued and treated, but divers later recovered the father's body from the river.
Authorities received a distress call about a man struggling to stay afloat after following his kids into the water.
The incident is under investigation, part of a trend of adults drowning while attempting to rescue children.
Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children, with men accounting for most drowning victims.