Gabbert, who happened to be riding a personal watercraft at the time, was one of the first responders to help the four people who were submerged.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert came to the rescue when vacationers on a helicopter tour went crashing down into the bay on Thursday, leaving the family trapped in the chopper.
Hunter Hupp, 28, and his parents from Philadelphia were on a Christmas sightseeing tour over Tampa Bay when the helicopter engine broke down near the end of the trip, according to Lt. Daniel College.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
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