Their actions were called "brave and selfless" and they received the highest honor the New York State Senate can award.

Libby Conners, Nathan Tyler, Amanda Lloyd and Delaney Ward were each given a New York State Senate Liberty Award by State Senator Patty Ritchie Monday morning.

The four were on the South Sandy Creek beach in Ellisburg last month when they saw a group of people in distress in the water.

That's when they sprang into action, saving three children and two adults from downing.

"What else would you do in that situation? You see these people who need help, we're the only people there, we didn't really see another choice," said Lloyd.

"I was, like, so amazed and so proud that they were part of our community that I thought that they were certainly, certainly deserved to be recognized with the Liberty Medal," said Senator Ritchie (R. - 48th District).

Besides getting the Liberty Medals, the four were also recognized for their heroic act by Jefferson County's Sheriff Colleen O'Neill.

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