A hero son has tragically died after bravely trying to save his dad from a house fire. Investigators revealed that the blaze was caused by an e-bike that was left charging overnight.
The incident occurred earlier this month in Litherland, Merseyside, with firefighters finding two people inside the house upon arrival to the scene. The Liverpool Echo reports that the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) were called to Daisy Mews at 3am on January 8.
North West Ambulance Service paramedics performed CPR on the occupants. One person found inside the house died at the scene and was named as Rab Shearer. His son, Gary, was reported to be in a "critical" condition before dying two weeks on from the blaze.
Following the news of Gary's death, a number of tributes posted on social media described how the "hero" tried to save his dad's life. The Beaky Social Club in Bootle posted: "Shirley, Margy & the bar staff & customers send our sincere condolences to Ray Shearer, Andrew Shearer & all the Shearer family, on the loss of their beloved brother Gary Shearer, no words can ease the pain you feel today, but please know we are here if you need anything,
"RIP Gary you gave your life to try to save your beloved dad, what a hero you are, sleep peacefully now, safe in your mum & dad's loving arms, goodbye & God bless. Sympathy & love to all the Shearer family & anyone who is hurting today by this awful news."
A GoFundMe, originally set up for the family after the death of Rab Shearer, confirmed the news of Gary's passing.
A message posted read: "Unfortunately on Sunday Gary also sadly lost his life we are all devastated no family should have to go through this so we have raised our target and we're raising more to help the family rebuild and pay for Gary’s last farewell. Rest in perfect paradise cheeky face you'll be sadly missed in our close."
A MFRS spokesperson said: "Sadly we can confirm we have been informed that the second person seriously injured in the fire at Daisy Mews, Litherland has passed away."
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