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High schoolers rescue drowning man on band trip honoring America’s 250th birthday
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· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The students, part of the Mississippi Lions All-State Band, were in Hawaii to perform during America's 250th birthday celebrations at Pearl Harbor.
A dramatic rescue took place in Hawaii, where two high schoolers from Mississippi saved a drowning man. The students, part of the Mississippi Lions All-State Band, were in Hawaii to perform during America's 250th birthday celebrations at Pearl Harbor. The incident occurred after their performance, when the pair were sightseeing off Waikiki Beach.
They spotted a man struggling in the water and quickly came to his aid. Further details about the rescue are available from the source. The two students, Griffin Johnson and Mason Crawford, are being hailed as heroes for their quick thinking and actions.
For more information about their bravery, readers can refer to the original report from KOSA CBS7's source.
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Category: schools Published: July 20, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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