Gabbert and other bystanders helped rescue a man, his parents and a pilot after the helicopter made an emergency landing.
The helicopter landed approximately 200 yards off the shore of Davis Islands. The three other occupants were able to get to the surface without issue, while Hupp said he was caught in seatbelts and cords before freeing himself after approximately 45 seconds to a minute of being underwater.Article content
Gabbert, who has a home on Davis Islands, and other bystanders approached on jet skis and assisted in the rescue effort. The father was placed on one jet ski, while Hupp and his mother were placed on another. “They slowly brought us back to the shore, a sandy beach near the , and hung out for a while, were really nice,” Hupp said, per FOX Sports. “We exchanged pleasantries upon reaching flat ground. They were really an asset to helping us out, because we were the only ones out there for a while. It was a handshake and a huge and ‘Thank you so much.’ They went out for a nice afternoon ride and just happened to come upon a stranded helicopter family.
The Tampa Police Department said in a news release it “is currently coordinating with local and federal agencies regarding the investigation and eventual recovery of the helicopter.” Gabbert, 33, has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and Buccaneers during his NFL career.
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