Homeschool assignment: Rescue men from lake

... Jesse said he and two of his sisters, who are homeschooled, were sitting at their kitchen table, tackling assignments from their mother, Deb Dykema, when 13-year-old Lydia noticed the men in the water.One was holding onto a boat as it took on water. The other was struggling to get back to the craft.

Jesse launched a kayak and his mom hopped in a paddle boat. Eleven-year-old Moriah called 911 and Lydia navigated another kayak to the men.

The family eventually dragged both men to shore, covering them with blankets just as rescuers reached the scene. Seventeen-year-old Abby Dykema arrived during the effort, helping with recovery efforts on shore.
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