Robert
07-19-2008, 11:35 AM
http://www.kentucky.com/523/story/464725.html
Posted on Fri, Jul. 18, 2008
Fisherman hooks drowning man and reels him in
The Associated Press
A man who was drowning in a Maine river is recovering after someone reeled him in with a fishing rod.
Bob Greene of Hallowell says he heard what he thought was a bird early Thursday as he was having his morning coffee. He then realized there was a man bobbing in the Kennebec River.
He says a 911 dispatcher told him to throw something to the man. He snagged the man's shirt with a fishing lure and reeled him in.
The rescued man is in critical condition at a Portland hospital.
Hallowell Police Chief Eric Nason says Greene did the right thing by calling police first and not jumping into the water.
© 2008 Kentucky.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kentucky.com
Posted on Fri, Jul. 18, 2008
Fisherman hooks drowning man and reels him in
The Associated Press
A man who was drowning in a Maine river is recovering after someone reeled him in with a fishing rod.
Bob Greene of Hallowell says he heard what he thought was a bird early Thursday as he was having his morning coffee. He then realized there was a man bobbing in the Kennebec River.
He says a 911 dispatcher told him to throw something to the man. He snagged the man's shirt with a fishing lure and reeled him in.
The rescued man is in critical condition at a Portland hospital.
Hallowell Police Chief Eric Nason says Greene did the right thing by calling police first and not jumping into the water.
© 2008 Kentucky.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kentucky.com