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Teen Heroically Stops Runaway Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee.

17-year-old Brady Procon leapt from a jet ski to halt an unmanned boat after its operator was thrown overboard during a sailing lesson.

  • Brady Procon, 17, sprang into action after hearing about the out-of-control boat from his father.
  • The boat's operator, a sailing instructor, was thrown overboard when a student's sailboat tipped over, hitting the throttle.
  • Procon and his neighbor used a jet ski to approach the spinning boat, allowing Procon to jump aboard and stop it.
  • No injuries or property damage were reported, thanks to Procon's quick intervention.
  • Procon is set to join the U.S. Navy in the fall, further showcasing his bravery and quick thinking.
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