PORTRAIT. Johnny (53) saved hundreds of people in his career, but he was no longer able to help: “Died in the place where he wanted to be” | Diksmuide

Johnny Beernaert (53) was killed in a collision between a fire boat and a tourist boat in New York. The firefighter from Diksmuide was visiting his American colleagues and was sailing with them on the East River when it collided. Johnny, who in his career saved hundreds of people from the most difficult situations, could not be saved anymore.