Heidi Klum and her family were enjoying a relaxing vacation in paradise when the supermodel/TV host quickly sprung into action Sunday, March 31, to rescue her oldest son Henry, who got caught up in a dangerous riptide at a beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Two of Klum's nannies also got into trouble and had to be helped from the water.
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In a statement to ET Monday, Heidi said, "We got pulled into the ocean by a big wave. Of course, as a mother, I was very scared for my child and everyone else in the water. Henry is a strong swimmer and was able to swim back to land. We were able to get everyone out safely."
Heidi Klum's Dramatic Beach Rescue
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