[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 101 (Thursday, June 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4041-S4042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CHASE POUST

 Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize 
the heroic actions of 7-year-old Chase Poust, of Jacksonville, FL, and 
thank the brave first responders with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue 
Department, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and Florida Fish and 
Wildlife Conservation Commission whose actions saved Chase's dad, 
Steven, and 4-year-old sister, Abigail.
  On May 28, 2021, Steven, Chase, and Abigail were boating and swimming 
on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL, when the current pulled 4-
year-old Abigail away, causing her to lose grip from the boat. Her 
father, Steven, jumped in to try to bring her back to safety. At the 
direction of his dad, Chase swam to get to the shore to find

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help, swimming through the river for over an hour.
  Within that hour, Steven and Abigail had drifted nearly 2 miles away 
from the boat, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department; 
and other agencies, including the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, were called in to 
expand the search. Thanks to Chase and Jacksonville's brave first 
responders, Steven and Abigail were successfully rescued and a terrible 
tragedy was prevented.
  Chase's strength and bravery is a reminder that heroes come in all 
ages and sizes. I applaud the lifesaving actions of the Jacksonville 
Fire and Rescue Department, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and most of all, 
Chase, who showed remarkable grit and determination to save his dad and 
sister.

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