ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – The Isle of Palms Police Department is commending a group of Wando High School football players who they said demonstrated exceptional teamwork and leadership after stopping to help a teammate with a tire blowout.

Sgt. Barattini and MPO Griffin saw multiple vehicles pulled over on the Isle of Palms Connector with their hazard lights flashing Monday night.

“At first, we were not sure what was going on, but what unfolded was a moment that reminded us what true teamwork, leadership, and character are all about,” the agency said.

According to the department, the players were on their way to a team dinner when the incident occurred, and instead of leaving their teammate behind, they all stayed to help change the tire.

“No hesitation and no frustration, just pure

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