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Heroic Navy Diver Sacrificed His Life

BROTHERS IN ARMS

Refused to leave colleague.

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Though their superiors made poor choices that ultimately proved fatal, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Harris made the heroic decision to stay with his trapped fellow diver rather than let him die alone underwater.

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