16-Year-Old’s Quick Action in River Rescue Protects Three Girls and a Police Officer

In just minutes, a 16‑year‑old high school student standing nearby — Corion Evans — would show a level of self‑less bravery most adults could scarcely imagine. His quick thinking and fearless actions ultimately saved four lives amid powerful currents and near‑certain peril.

A Misguided Drive That Almost Became Tragic
According to authorities, the vehicle carrying the three teenage girls was driving off an I‑10 boat ramp in Moss Point — a roadway where land meets water directly.

The driver later told police she had been following her GPS and did not realize she was heading down the unlit ramp into the Pascagoula River. The lack of clear visual cues in the darkness contributed to the mistake, with the GPS indicating a continuation of road ahead where there was only water.