A 14-year-old from Montana, Jory Thomas, successfully rescued a drowning man in the Yellowstone River on July 5. While camping with his family near Greycliff, they heard someone calling for help. A rafting accident had thrown four individuals into the river, and while three managed to reach the shore, one man was still drifting downstream. Thomas, using a 12-foot lariat he had brought with him, lassoed the man and pulled him to safety until first responders arrived. The Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Office later awarded Thomas a Certificate of Achievement for his actions.
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Montana Teen Rescues Drowning Man in Yellowstone River
Jory Thomas, a 14-year-old from Montana, rescued a drowning man in the Yellowstone River on July 5 after a rafting accident. Using his lassoing skills, he successfully pulled the man to safety and was later honored by the Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Office.
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