Jeff Brady, a 51-year-old former MMA fighter and San Diego native, drowned on the Colorado River near the Hidden Shores Resort in Yuma, Arizona, after saving two young nephews of his girlfriend who were caught in the river's current during a weekend fishing trip. Brady was with his girlfriend, Elen Ellis, his twin brother Greg, and other family members at the time of the incident. Friends and family remember him for his selflessness and bravery, describing his heart as "pure gold." The tragedy occurred over the weekend, highlighting the dangers of river currents even during recreational outings.