On April 24, 2024, Port Royal Police PFC Karina Fraire-Galindo put herself in harm's way to save a person from drowning at the Sands Beach. As a result of her courageous actions, another life was saved. During the Town of Port Royal’s Council Work Session on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Port Royal Police Chief Alan Beach recognizes and presents Galindo with an award for her selfless actions. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

Rewarded for a selfless act

June 12, 2024

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Port Royal Town Council members stop during the Council Work Session on June 5, 2024, for a photo with PFC Karina Fraire-Galindo after Police Chief Alan Beach recognized and presented her with an award for her selfless actions on April 24, 2024. Galindo put herself in harm’s way to save a person from drowning at the Sands Beach. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

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