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A Deputy Punched Through A Frozen Pond To Save A Drowning 8-Year-Old Boy On Christmas
buzzfeed ^ | December 26, 2017, at 1:32 p.m. | Brianna Sacks

Posted on 12/26/2017 4:08:44 PM PST by BenLurkin

Sgt. Aaron Thompson was the first to arrive and "made the personal decision" not to wait for the dive team. He quickly removed his police gear, and punched through the ice to make a pathway to the boy, who was struggling in the icy water about 25 feet away from the shore, the release states.

“Sergeant Thompson used his arms to punch through the ice, creating a pathway to the victim. Thompson was able to locate the victim under the ice and bring him back to shore where awaiting medical personnel began treating him," Lt. Crouse explained in a statement.

A helicopter then took the boy to a nearby hospital. His condition is still unknown.

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TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: aaronthompson; boy; chasingadog; deputy; dog; ice; saved; utah
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To: TChad

thx


21 posted on 12/27/2017 4:06:39 AM PST by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: BenLurkin

This cop gets a twofer! He saved the kid and DIDN’T shoot the dog.


22 posted on 12/27/2017 7:25:14 AM PST by faucetman (Ju"st the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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