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Bristol PCs rescue trapped man from cold harbour water | |
(about 17 hours later) | |
Four police officers have been praised for their bravery after they helped rescue a man from Bristol harbour. | Four police officers have been praised for their bravery after they helped rescue a man from Bristol harbour. |
The officers were about to finish their shifts, early on Saturday, when they heard cries for help. | The officers were about to finish their shifts, early on Saturday, when they heard cries for help. |
The heavily-built man had become stuck near Bristol Bridge and was trapped between the harbour wall and a boat, some 10ft (3m) lower than the officers. | The heavily-built man had become stuck near Bristol Bridge and was trapped between the harbour wall and a boat, some 10ft (3m) lower than the officers. |
Two officers threw a lifebelt to him before entering the cold water to help the man stay afloat. | |
'Strength sapped' | 'Strength sapped' |
All three were taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) for treatment for hypothermia. | All three were taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) for treatment for hypothermia. |
Two other officers used ropes to secure the victim before the fire service rescue boat arrived. | Two other officers used ropes to secure the victim before the fire service rescue boat arrived. |
Insp David Hunt said if it was not for the "rapid and brave response" of the officers there may have been a fatality. | Insp David Hunt said if it was not for the "rapid and brave response" of the officers there may have been a fatality. |
"The efforts sapped the strength and energy of all officers who were committed to helping a person in distress. | "The efforts sapped the strength and energy of all officers who were committed to helping a person in distress. |
"Matt McQuaid and Luke Taylor made the very brave decision to enter the water in very dangerous circumstances. | "Matt McQuaid and Luke Taylor made the very brave decision to enter the water in very dangerous circumstances. |
"However, because of the determination and teamwork of all four officers, this was a success in saving the trapped man's life," he added. | "However, because of the determination and teamwork of all four officers, this was a success in saving the trapped man's life," he added. |
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