Teen Brothers Rescue Florida Family From Flooded Home

Brittany Grant and her son were stranded on their kitchen counter as floodwater rose more than two feet inside their Palm Bay home. Grant said she could not safely reach the electrical unit, and Florida Power & Light told her it could not shut off the power remotely. She said she called 911 three times and also asked for help in a social media post.

Lucas Marshall, 17, and his brother Jonah, 15, saw the plea and headed out with a neighbor’s kayak and a paddleboard. They brought Grant’s son to safety first, then returned for Grant and the family’s three rescue dogs. Lucas said he tried to distract the boy by asking about his name and school. Jonah said the family was in danger, so they went to help.

Grant and her son lodged at a friend’s place until the floodwaters receded enough for them to return. She said she was grateful to everyone who helped and that the family was safe and dry, but faced a long recovery. The home’s furniture was irreparably damaged, most belongings were destroyed, and four feet of drywall had to be removed throughout the house. A friend launched a fundraiser to help pay for repairs and replacements.