 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.
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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.
To read the Cincinnati Enquirer story on this accident, +
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