Montana boy, 14, uses rodeo lasso to rescue man drowning in Yellowstone River: ‘Go get him’
A 14-year-old boy from Montana rescued a man who was drowning in the Yellowstone River after a rafting accident. Using a 12‑foot rodeo lasso, the teen secured the victim and pulled him to shore until emergency responders arrived. The boy was later recognized with a Certificate of Achievement by the Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office.
- ▪Jory Thomas, 14, heard cries for help while camping near Greycliff and saw a raft and paddleboard strike a bridge pillar, sending four people into the river.
- ▪He used a 12‑foot lariat to loop around the drowning man on his first attempt and dragged him ashore.
- ▪The rescue occurred on July 5, and first responders arrived after the teen had pulled the victim to safety.
- ▪Thomas was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office for his actions.
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US News Montana boy, 14, uses rodeo lasso to rescue man drowning in Yellowstone River: ‘Go get him’ By Zoe Hussain Published Aug. 2, 2026, 11:34 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A quick-thinking Montana teen used his rodeo lasso — and his faith in God — to miraculously corral a drowning victim in the Yellowstone River, according to reports and authorities.
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