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Rescue crew seen boating out to save American flag in Fort Gibson

Posted at 2:35 PM, May 25, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-25 15:51:02-04

FORT GIBSON, Okla — This Memorial Day weekend, one rescue crew in Fort Gibson deserves a salute.

Facebook user Bo Minor sent a photo of the crew boating out in feet of water to save a stranded American flag.

Chief Meteorologist Mike Collier shared the photo on his Facebook page, and it has received nearly 1,000 well-deserved Likes and other reactions.

On this Memorial Day weekend, 2 Works for You salutes all those who protect the flag and the freedoms it represents.

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