Several youth were recognized for their quick thinking in helping their friend following an incident near the Summer Sports Complex.
On June 3, a group of youth were near the Logan Creek when one of them fell off the bank when a portion of the bank gave way.
The youth fell into the creek and quick action by the group of friends help rescue personnel get to the exact location.
In a short recognition ceremony on June 29, Wayne Rescue Captain Brent Doring praise the efforts of the youth in pointing to the location where their friend was.
Each of the youth was presented with a certificate and gift card in appreciation of their work.
Those involved in the presentation were (front) Blayne Dunklau, Kirby Gubbels, Cohen Woehler, Aiden Kesting, Dexter McIntosh, Wyatt Dunklau and Maggie Sorenson. (back) Austin Frideres, Brent Doring and Nick Van Horn. Frideres and Van Horn were rescue personnel who responded to the incident.
