Cousins earn national honor for heroic river rescue
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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Carnegie Heroes James W. Whitley II (second from left) and Robert J. Whitley (second from right) are recognized Wednesday during an awards ceremony. Also on hand for the presentation were Illinois Conservation Police Capt. John Williamson (from left), Illinois Conservation Police Officer Mike Blazinic and Illinois Conservation Police Sgt. Eric Myers. The Whitleys were recognized for their heroism in helping save the lives of five people who were thrown into the Mississippi River during a boating accident.Robin Henehan
HULL Two Missouri men who were instrumental in rescuing several people after a 2019 accident on the Mississippi River near Hull have received one of the highest awards for civilian heroism.