Flooding destroyed a bridge in Indiana. A high school football team rebuilt it.

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“The water just destroyed this bridge,” said Hagan, 59, whose grandson lives with them. “I was blown away.

“As soon as I heard they needed help, I put out a call,” Jesop said, adding he estimated that if the couple fixed it themselves, it could take a month or more.“This may be the most labor you guys ever do on Labor Day,” Jesop told his team.As Jesop anticipated, the players agreed to meet the following morning on Sept. 5, ready to rebuild the bridge. Many of the boys brought along their parents and siblings, as well as other members of the community, including a few Cub Scouts.

Then, they sawed the fresh lumber to the proper size, and parents nailed the new pieces in place until the bridge was covered. “It felt really rewarding,” said Gavin Reese, 18, a senior student. “We all came together to help a family in need.”

 

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