A man in Naples, Florida, died while attempting to retrieve golf balls from a pond. The father who enjoyed spending time with his three children and collected submerged golf balls with his son is remembered as a dedicated first responder, a loving dad and a respected businessman.
Nicholas Wardein, 44, was at the sixth green of Arrowhead Golf Course with his 13-year-old son when he failed to return to surface.
The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, Michelle Batten, spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office told the Daily News.