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Young Melrose Patriot Rescues Flag

A seventh-grade student climbed a tree to rescue the American Flag, according to a WBZ report.

MELROSE, MA — Wow, this is great.

According to WBZ-TV, a local seventh-grade student recently climbed a tree at Mary Foley Park to untangle the American Flag, which had become detached from a flag pole.

Ashley Reardon did well by Betsy Ross: The flag is still in good condition, WBZ reports.

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We don't want to steal WBZ's thunder, so get over there to read the story and see the photo.

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