Sioux Falls Argus Leader, heart-broken mother Nicole Eufers said: "A couple of the siblings fell in the water. Dad jumped in for two of them, and Ricky jumped in to save his sister Chevelle."He saved his sisters’ life and took his own."Lincoln County Sheriff's Office announced a large-scale search mission for Ricky at 7pm on Saturday.Just three hours later the courageous young man's body was reportedly found by the search party.Chad, Ricky's father, has described his son as smart, dedicated, and the type of boy to do anything for anyone.The devastated dad added: "He was my everything, and he touched everyone he encountered."Mother Nicole said that her son had taught her "how to love and appreciate life".Ricky was the oldest child of four.
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