On July 27, 2026, three teenagers from Virginia, Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle, and Jackson Castro, were participating in golf team tryouts at Culpeper Country Club when they heard screams from a nearby lake. The teenagers jumped into the lake to rescue three individuals, including a preschooler who was unable to swim, after their kayaks capsized. The local police department acknowledged their actions as demonstrating leadership and bravery, and all three teens subsequently earned spots on the Eastern View High School golf team.
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Virginia teens rescue family from drowning during golf tryouts
Three Virginia teenagers rescued a family from drowning during golf tryouts on July 27, 2026. After hearing screams from a nearby lake, they jumped in to help, leading to their recognition for bravery and subsequent selection for the high school golf team.
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