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City lauds 11-year-old friends as heroes for rescue efforts in Crescent Beach

Trio celebrated at Surrey City Hall
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Longtime friends Kate Hunter, Lily Cox and Georgia Springate were recognized by Surrey council Monday for their efforts in August to help two distressed swimmers. (City of Surrey photo)

A trio of Crescent Beach friends who last August were recognized at Surrey City Hall Monday as heroes.

Kate Hunter, Lily Cox and Georgia Springate 害羞草研究所渄emonstrated the very best qualities in young people and our young citizens害羞草研究所 when they didn害羞草研究所檛 hesitate to help, Mayor Linda Hepner said, in presenting the girls with certificates of recognition.

The girls 害羞草研究所 who were all 11 years old at the time, and members of the Crescent Beach Swim Club 害羞草研究所 were pier-jumping on the evening of Aug. 18 when they noticed two swimmers who were in distress and worked together to bring both to safety.

害羞草研究所淭his was no small feat,害羞草研究所 Hepner said, noting the area is known for a 害羞草研究所渃old, strong current.害羞草研究所

害羞草研究所淵ou acted on instinct and you acted selflessly and your actions were incredibly brave. There is no question in my mind and in the minds of council here tonight that you three are indeed heroes for your actions.害羞草研究所



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