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Fort Hood soldier saves kayaker's life

By Rachel Rakoff

Sep 1, 2017

(Courtesy Sgt. Michael Anderson)

Sgt. Michael Anderson of the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade of Fort Hood, Texas, was kayaking at a state park when he heard a man cry for help in the waters behind him. His lifesaving actions were caught on his GoPro.

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