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‘Heroic’: 3 teens participating in high school golf team tryouts save family from drowning in lake
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The students involved are from Eastern View High School and were trying out for the golf team at the time of the rescue.
A dramatic water rescue occurred in Virginia. Three high school students are credited with saving a family from a lake. The students were at a country club for a school activity when they saw people struggling in the water.
The family had been kayaking when their boats capsized, putting them in danger. Luckily, the students acted quickly to help. Further details about this incident are available from news sources in Virginia.
The rescue effort is an example of quick thinking and action in an emergency situation. The students involved are from Eastern View High School and were trying out for the golf team at the time of the rescue.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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