Fourteen-year-old Jory Thomas became an unlikely hero when he used his 12-foot lasso to rescue a drowning man from a fast-moving river near Greycliff, Montana. After hearing desperate cries for help, the young rancher relied on his roping skills to pull the man to safety with his very first throw, later crediting God for putting him in the right place at exactly the right time.

Listen For:

• How a rafting accident sent four people into a dangerous Montana river, leaving one man struggling to survive

• The incredible moment 14-year-old Jory used his lasso to catch the drowning man on his first attempt

• Why Jory's grandmother was amazed that he brought his lariat on this particular camping trip

• How the teenage hero credits God for giving him the courage and opportunity to save a stranger's life

To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates:
https://www.godtube.com/blog/montana-teen-saves-drowning-man-with-lasso.html 

https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-saves-3-girls-drowning-lake-washington.html 

Tags: Montana teen saves drowning man, 14-year-old hero, lasso river rescue, Jory Thomas, teen saves life, everyday heroes, God’s perfect timing, faith in action, answered prayer, miraculous rescue

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