A Sydney daddy who drowned at Penrith Beach is being kept in mind as a hero after his generous act conserved the lives of 3 of his kids. Willmot guy Seti Tuaopepe, 35, took 3 of his kids into a designated paddleboarding location at Penrith’s freshly opened beach on Boxing Day. VIEW THE VIDEO ABOVE: Penrith Beach closed after death of dad of 3 Watch the most recent news and stream totally free on 7plus >> The dad of 5, whose youngest kid is simply 4 months old, fell under the water with his kids and was last seen attempting to press them to the surface area before vanishing. 7NEWS comprehends none might swim. A significant search and rescue operation including authorities scuba divers, a rescue helicopter and NSW Ambulance paramedics was arranged after the call for assistance headed out about 2.35 pm on Tuesday. Penrith Beach, which opened just one week back, was shut and Tuaopepe’s body was discovered about 6.15 pm. It is thought the state federal government declined a tender from Surf Life Saving New South Wales to supply lifeguards at the brand-new swimming area and just 3 Royal Life Saving Australia lifeguards were on task at the time. “Rescues can be exceptionally stressful, and they truly are just for the greatest of swimmers,” Royal Life Saving Australia CEO Justin Scarr stated. “Our heart breaks for the household, however likewise a number of individuals that enjoyed that unfold the other day, consisting of the young lifeguards.” Seti Tuaopepe stopped working to resurface after conserving his kids. Credit: SuppliedTuaopepe was applauded for his efforts to conserve his 3 kids, with lots of calling his last act of sacrifice brave. “An excellent male and a terrific daddy taken prematurely,” one social networks user stated. “You’re a hero, my uso, rest in love,” stated another. Others just called Tuaopepe a “brave guy”. “This catastrophe has actually touched everybody … he’s a hero for conserving his kids.”