FBI Agent Drowns Trying to Rescue Swimmer in Puerto Rico
- Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:06pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Special Agent Daniel Knapp (Image source: FBI)
An off-duty FBI agent drowned Thursday in Puerto Rico trying to save a swimmer, the agency announced Friday.
FBI Special Agent Daniel Knapp was approached by friends of a struggling swimmer and quickly swam out to assist, the FBI said in a statement. He reached the 18-year-old swimmer and was helping him, but was overcome by the waves.
A police boat rescued the swimmer and pulled him to safety.
“Special Agent Knapp exemplified each of the ideals of the FBI, as well as possessing those traits which define a genuine wonderful person,” said Joseph Campbell, the head of the FBI’s Puerto Rico Field Office. “He died a hero, saving another life.”
Knapp was 43 years old and had been in the FBI for six years, according to the agency. He was based in San Juan and received both the 2011 FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation and the 2011 Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement.
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Comments (38)
TrailBlazer66
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 3:26pmThis indeed sounds like a set up. Very typical of elimination by thuggery. Too bad he didn’t smell a trap and not be so eager to jump in…but then he did the right thing and now is in a far better place with the Lord. His murderers will stand in judgment before God and very soon. I just feel for his family and of course, hate the evil that did this.
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 11:17amIt is unfortunate that Agent Knapp‘s boss Eric the Red Holder doesn’t have his character and decency. Rest in peace Agent Knapp.
Report Post »ObserverOnTheHill
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 9:16amGreater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. [John 15:13]
God HAS blessed this man and his family, rest assured.
Report Post »The Crismil
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 4:44amOur Family‘s prayers are going out to Agent Dan Knapp’s family, friends and co-workers.
From the reports he’s one all who would seek the mantle of “public servant” should emulate.
Service before self.
Report Post »1776freedomofspeech
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 5:55amA great example of an American and Hero. I hope the FBI will take good care to his family and realize the loss this means to them.
Report Post »peteto1
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 4:27amThis is the “Jack Armstrong”-type of guy that I hold up to my nephews as what they should aspire to. God bless this true, American patriot. May his family find some comfort in the rightful PRIDE they must feel for such an outstanding relative……
Report Post »Veritas Libertas
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 9:12pmThoughts and prayers to Agent Knapp’s family. It would be terrible anytime, but the Christmas holiday season is especially difficult.
Report Post »GadsdenPatriot
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 8:30pmI can only pray there are agents like him fighting to preserve and restore our nation against the many domestic enemies who have infiltrated some of the highest offices.
Report Post »Slice_Of_Life
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 6:19pmAnother sad day in the law enforcement community as we mourn the death of yet another one of our brothers in blue. May God Bless Dan’s family, law enforcement family and many friends as they sadly deal with their tragic loss. Rest in Peace my brother LEO. Rejoice in Heaven, my friend, for your brothers and sisters will continue to fight the good fight here on Earth until it is our time and we are reunited with you in God’s Kingdom. 10-7 End of Watch 12/30/2011. (TBL)
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”
Report Post »—Proverbs 28:1
neverending
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:27pmHearts and prayers out for his family, co-workers and friends upon this terrible loss.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:05pmDaniel you are a hero.. I know it and so does Jesus! RIP! To the family.. my deepest sympathy!
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:43pmPray for this man’s family.
And please guys, for once drop the politics and keep this positive
Report Post »HawkEyeTx
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:32pm#
All I know is that FBI Dudes can’t do everything,,,,sad event none the less…..
Details from DOJ pending….think we’ll learn anything from the WH?……NOooo!
Report Post »snakeyes4liberty
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:17pmSomething is rotten in the DOJ!! This reeks of malice. Call me a conspiracy theorist if you will but doesn’t this all seem a bit too staged? A decorated FBI agent is over in PR working the drug runners & suddenly he is “summoned” for help by friends of a drowning man? Why didn’t the friends save him themselves? Then the FBI agent is “overcome by waves” but the poor “swimmer” who is drowning is not overcome by the same waves and he is able to be pulled to safety by a PR police boat that just happens to be on the scene at that exact moment?! I don’t think so! I’d guess that the swimmer or someone underwater in scuba gear drowned Knapp. I think Knapp was sniffing around the trees of some of the DOJ (Holder…) drug dealing pals & they had Knapp eliminated. RIP to a true American, everyone better start watching their own back.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:26pmAgree with you wholeheartedly!!! This totally stinks to high heaven but this type thing happening way to often – can’ all be just an accident.
Report Post »holy ghostbuster
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 9:12am@SNAKEYES4LIBERTY – You are a NUTCASE! KNAPP was a hero.
Report Post »holy ghostbuster
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 9:12am@ NEVERENDING – you are also a NUTCASE!
Report Post »TrailBlazer66
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 3:17pmI was thinking similar 2 U! Something sure is “fishy”…and I think the stench could be traced back to DC somehow.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:12pmRest in peace Dan, and thanks for your service.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:02pmYou have to know your own limits!
Report Post »ronaldreaganthegreat
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:01pmRIP Hero.
Report Post »gothope
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:00pmno greater love than someone who lays down his life to save another (who he dodn’t even know)
Report Post »NeoKong
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:48pmVery sad.
Report Post »ConservativeCharlie
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:43pmSome really decent people in the FBI, still have alot of respect for them. They are the BoyScouts of our DOJ.
Report Post »snakeyes4liberty
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 4:07pmSomething is rotten in the DOJ. This reeks of malice. This FBI guy is over in PR working the drug runs & he is summoned for “help” by the “friends of the ‘swimmer’”?! Why didn’t the friends go save him themselves? Then the FBI guy is “overcome by waves” & at the same time a PR police boat just happens to come along to rescue the “swimmer”???!!! Really????? Call me a conspiracy theorist but with Holder & the rest of the swine working for the DOJ & FBI, I‘d say some of their drug dealing pals didn’t like Knapp sniffing around their trees! RIP to a man who deserved better.
Report Post »Bakko Bomma
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:36pmRIP Agent Knapp
Won’t see THIS article on the Blaze any time soon.
Mossad AGREES with Ron Paul about Iran’s nukes.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/29/israeli-spy-chief-downplays-iranian-nuke-threat/
Report Post »Hobbs57
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:48pmYeah, that’s the equivalent of Nancy Pelosi saying welfare is the best job creator.
Report Post »Hobbs57
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:58pmAnd, why don’t we sight the other story while we are citing the Washington Times ? ~http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/30/what-now/
Report Post »John 3:16
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:28pmRESPECT…Prayers to the family.
Report Post »scout n ambush
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:27pmIt serves us well to remember not all feds are bad. He gave his all no more can be asked, would you do the same knowing the outcome?
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:24pmMy heart goes out to his family, friends, and co-workers. He did indeed die a hero!
Report Post »piper60
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:20pmGreat guy. Sad way to die. Where was the life guard patrol???
Report Post »Maldo
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:13pmThis country is blessed to have men like this. Rest in peace.
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