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11-year-old rescues man from nearly drowning in apartment complex pool
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points An 11-year-old boy played a crucial role in saving a man from nearly drowning. The boy, Avory Woolery, sprang into action when he saw the man in distress at the bottom of the pool.
A dramatic rescue took place at an apartment complex pool in Lexington, Kentucky. An 11-year-old boy played a crucial role in saving a man from nearly drowning. The boy, Avory Woolery, sprang into action when he saw the man in distress at the bottom of the pool.
Avory's quick thinking and bravery helped him pull the man out of the water. The man's friend then provided further assistance. Details of the incident are available from the source, including an account of Avory's actions and thoughts during the rescue.
Further information about the rescue and its aftermath can be found through the original source, which provides a more detailed account of the events that unfolded at the apartment complex pool.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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