‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 24, 2025 3:44 PM CT | Published: November 24, 2025 3:44 PM CT

A DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office was not only at the right place at the right time but also had the right training to rescue two teenage girls who ended up in a ditch after a crash.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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