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Hermiston Police Department officers Christian Jackson and Kieron Carlson were presented the Lifesaving Award by Police Chief Jason Edmiston for rescuing a 19-year-old woman who had fallen into the Umatilla River at Riverfront Park.
The officers responded to a dispatch call for help on March 8 at 7:45 p.m. and found the woman with only her head and one arm above the water in near-freezing conditions. Officer Jackson entered the water to help to woman, and Officer Carlson helped both the woman and Officer Jackson, who began sinking in the mud.
The woman was taken to Good Shepherd Health Care System where she was treated for hypothermia.
We thank the officers for their quick and courageous actions.
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