Valley teens awarded Carnegie Medal for brave water rescue

Two Valley teens have been made the recipients of the prestigious Carnegie Medal, chosen along with 18 others for incredible acts of bravery! While on vacation, the two young men decided to visit Sunset Cliffs, a popular sightseeing destination to watch dusk fall along the California coastline.

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[adamsons]

They look like twins…. outstanding young men.

[JohnDoe-mvqs]

them holding girl's hand while walking back on the rocks says a lot about their true commitment to her physical and emotional well being. good kids all around.

[billwilson]

No young man, not just anyone would do what you did (even if they could). Kudos to whoever raised these young MEN.

[NouraZahle]

The parents should be so proud of the heroes they raised.

[VegasLady]

The news anchors said they're best friends... Am I the only one who thinks they could pass as brothers? They look a lot alike. Great rescue. We need more teens like them in the world...

[diannengstrom]

This story is what the world needs more of!

[LavernLee-zzln]

2 guys who demonstrated heroism. Way to go!

[NickanM]

_Being ready to sacrifice your own life to another is what bravery is._ RESPECT.

[jayattipoe]

Zach and Jake are real heros. They are absolutely deserving of the Carnegie Medal.

[toosense]

When I was 15 a guy named Alejandro saved me from drowning at South Padre Island beach in Corpus Christi, TX. He nearly drowned trying to save me and when we got to shore we both collapsed on the sand from exhaustion. I don’t know his last name.. but wherever you are, Alejandro, YOU are MY hero. I have had an amazing life and I owe it to you. I hope you are healthy, and happy, and life has treated you well. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[GiftFromGodU]

BEYOND deserving. So many people risk their lives and don't live to tell their story. I am SO HAPPY EVERYONE made it out alive. 🙌🏾💜🙏🏾

[lennardschneider]

They say old happy couples start looking similar to each other. Your friendship must run very deep for you guys looking almost like twin brothers 👍

[ivoted-]

“…it’s just what anyone else would have done.”
No. No sir, it’s not.
Ya’ll totally deserve this honor for your preparation and immediate action.

[fromn.y.top.r.]

He was praising that mom's hug he received more than anything he did for those girls. That says a lot. Both are true heros!

[Tradewinscash]

These 2 look like twins! They may not share the same mother, but each have more than their fair share of courage.

[Nympholita]

These young men deserve their medal very well. Kudos to them and their parents.

[waitstill]

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

[mib]

"It was the best hug ever!" What a pair, and what a quote. Right guys in the right place doing better than alright😁

[lucaspiresVIP]

You guys deserve that medal ! God bless you and your family !

[velmamendoza]

This brings hope and light to a world that has been in darkness. These two boys are heros.