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

The car floated approximately 20 feet from shore before beginning to sink, landing in deep, moving water where strong currents are common and water temperatures can sap strength from even experienced swimmers.

The three girls managed to escape the sinking vehicle and cling to its roof, far from the riverbank, shouting for help that seemed distant in the quiet night. In an instant, they were in a life‑and‑death situation — pinned between cold, swirling water and fading hope.

The Moment of Truth: Corion Evans Acts Without Hesitation
At that moment, Corion Evans, a rising senior at Pascagoula High School, spotted the unfolding crisis. He later told local news that he immediately heard the girls’ voices and saw the sinking vehicle.

Without hesitating, he kicked off his shoes, removed his shirt, left his phone on shore, and ran into the river, instinctively launching himself into the dangerous water.