Man saved from overturned car in Duck Creek

mvc31204 027.jpg (749026 bytes)Charles Hickman, 48, of Madisonville, lost control of his car and plunged into 6 feet of the frigid cold water of Duck Creek.  When the car hit the water it landed on it's top leaving Charles in a critical situation fighting for his life.

Hodge and Norman Ritchie were on their way to a job site on Cincinnati's west side when they saw someone waving them down about 10:30 a.m.  Upon approaching the site, the decided there was only one option, jump in and try to save Hickman.

mvc31204 021.jpg (836720 bytes)See images of this dramatic rescue included here.  After viewing these images, you will see why several of our department members are being honored for their involvement in this rescue by Village of Fairfax Council on April 19, 2004, 7:30pm.


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Our Members Honored At Fair Fax Council Meeting on April 19, 2004

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