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Man, 2 teens rescue 2 girls from the Sturgeon River

Two girls are safe after being spotted struggling on the Sturgeon River after losing their flotation device. Courtesy: RCMP

The quick action of a man and two teens may have saved the lives of two girls in northern Saskatchewan.

The 10-year-old girls were on the Sturgeon River just before 7 p.m. CT on Monday when they lost their flotation device.

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Witnesses said they appeared to be in distress and were struggling to keep themselves above water.

The man and teens swam out to where the girls were with a large piece of Styrofoam.

The girls were able to stay above water until their rescuers arrived to bring them back to shore.

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Prince Albert RCMP said all involved were exhausted but otherwise in good health.

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