Former NFL Running Back Peyton Hillis Saves Son and Niece From Near-Fatal Rip Current

Peyton Hillis saved his son and niece from drowning in a dangerous rip current while swimming in Florida.
Hillis had to make the difficult decision to save his niece before rescuing his son.
After getting them to shore, Hillis fell unconscious and experienced kidney and lung failure.
Hillis spent 10 days in a medically induced coma and two weeks recovering in the intensive care unit.
Hillis called the rescue of his son and niece a “miracle” in an interview about the harrowing experience.