A dramatic rescue took place at Alvarado Lake on the July 4 holiday. An off-duty firefighter from Midlothian jumped into the lake to save three children who were trapped under an overturned boat.

The firefighter's quick actions are credited with saving the children's lives. He was at the lake with his family when the incident occurred.

Further details about the rescue are available from FOX 4 News, but it is known that the firefighter's swift response likely prevented a tragic outcome.