CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. -- A Virginia real estate broker died last week after trying to save his daughters from a rip current.

• Charles Joy swam to get his daughters, who were brought back safely to shore.
• Responders attempted to revive Joy but he died at the hospital.
• The incident happened after lifeguards went off duty.

Officials say Charles Austin Joy, 48, swam to get his daughters and they were brought safely back to shore.

Responders attempted to revive Joy but he died at the hospital.

Signs were posted warning swimmers of moderate surf and currents.

The incident happened after lifeguards went off duty.