“We are grateful you were in the right place at the right time.”

Molly McCollum toldAtlanta News Firstshe and her friends quickly sprang into action.

We just throw our stuff aside really without much hesitation and just jump in, McCollum said.

UGA students saved a family from a car that had become submerged in a creek.

Credit:Courtesy Burke County Sheriff’s Office

Once out of the car and the creek, the bravery continued.

Clarke Jones used CPR training she’d learned as a lifeguard on the youngest child.

Eventually he came to and started crying and breathing, Jones said.

The students stood on top of the car were eventually able to get the door open.

Credit:Courtesy Burke County Sheriff’s Office

It was a really surreal experience.

The quick thinking and bravery of these women is absolutely admirable, the post said.

We are grateful you were in the right place at the right time.