Teen Lifesaver Awarded One of Scouting’s Highest Honors After Harrowing Whitewater Rescue
A remarkable teenage hero from Texas has received a prestigious commendation that has been awarded fewer than 300 times in the history of the Boy Scouts, after performing a courageous rescue of his scout leader from drowning in turbulent rapids. Devon Champenoy, a Houston native, was part of a group of young scouts enjoying a thrilling rafting experience on class 3 rapids at a summer camp nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. During the adventure, scout leader David Lemley, who was positioned at the back of the raft, experienced a sudden mishap at a challenging stretch of












