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Girl saved by late DeKalb County teacher speaks out
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Victor Williams , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from Atlanta News First, including the girl's account of what happened and the events that followed the rescue.
A young girl is sharing her experience after being rescued by a DeKalb County teacher. The teacher, who worked at Rockbridge Elementary School, lost his life during the rescue. He entered the water to help the girl, who was struggling.
The incident occurred in South Carolina, where the girl had been in distress. Her uncle was nearby when the situation unfolded. Further details about the incident are available from Atlanta News First, including the girl's account of what happened and the events that followed the rescue.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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