Fort Benning 2nd LT saved 2 boys from river

Soldier saves child, teen from Chattahoochee River current
The Ledger
BY TIFFANY STEVENS
March 18, 2014

Second Lt. James Lamoreaux's quick actions saved two lives Saturday afternoon.

Lamoreaux, a soldier recently stationed at Fort Benning, was exploring the Chattahoochee River island near 11th Street and Bay Avenue with his wife, Shannon, when he heard screaming. He spotted two boys — 9 years old and 15 years old — struggling in the current.

"My husband heard the screams of the other people, and just jumped in," Shannon said.

The Columbus Fire Department's swift water rescue team arrived at the scene within three minutes of the boys falling into the water, Fire Marshal Ricky Shores said. By that time, Lamoreaux had already pulled both children to shore.

"He caught up to them and pulled him onto the rocks," Shannon said. "He still had his phone and keys in his pocket. His phone was ruined, but the kids were safe."
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