From staff reports
The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department, the Town of Port Royal Police Department,, the Town of Port Royal, and Beaufort Water Search and Rescue held a ceremony to commemorate the installation of the Aden Perry Life Ring Initiative on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Sands Beach boat ramp.
The municipalities and agencies have teamed up to place 10 life rings around various bodies of water in Port Royal.
The Aden Perry Hero Life Ring initiative was established in memory of 17-year-old Aden Perry, who tragically drowned three years ago while attempting to rescue a driver who had crashed into a body of water in Florida. These life-saving devices are designed to provide a simple yet effective means of response during water emergencies.
After contacting 911, bystanders can use the life ring to assist a swimmer in distress, with the attached rope allowing them to pull the individual to safety without endangering themselves.
Port Royal is the first place the Aden Perry Life Ring Initiative has placed life rings outside the state of Florida.
