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Houston Boy Scout saves leader's life in Georgia rapids, earns rare heroism honor

Devon Champenoy, 15, received the Boy Scouts' highest heroism award after rescuing his leader and guiding the group through 20 minutes of dangerous rapids.

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Devon was awarded the “Honor Medal with Crossed Palms,” the highest honor for heroism. Fewer than 300 scouts in history have received it.

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Houston Boy Scout saves leader's life in Georgia rapids, earns rare heroism honor

A 13-year-old Boy Scout's quick thinking saved his leader's life and earned him an honor bestowed upon only 300 scouts in history.

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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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