Stitches040 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Here is my Press Release for tonight's biggest call ... Please stay off the ICE ... especially when it's only 5*F out and it's a moving river .... On 01/14/2009 at approximately 04:09pm, Officers from the Williamstown Police Department responded to a Medical Assist call. It was learned that a female party had fallen through the ice on the Hoosac River, adjacent to the Cole Field facility, Williams College. Officers Shuan William, Scott Skorupski and Sgt. David Lemieux responded. Officers found the female huddled in a car for warmth. She was later identified as Mary-Jo Green, 63 years old, of Willshire Drive, Williamstown. Green was shivering profusely, suffering from Hypothermia. Village Ambulance Service was called to the scene. Green was then transported to North Adams Regional Hospital. Officers were able to observe that Green’s clothing was frozen to her body. While attending to Green, it was learned that Green was walking her dog “Jimmy”. Green was down on Cole Field when the dog had gotten to close to, and had fallen into the Hoosac River. Green tried to rescue her dog by getting close to the river’s edge. This is when she herself had fallen into the water. Green was able to get out of the river and make it back up the banking. Green then walked approximately a half mile back across the snow cover soccer field, to where she was assisted by Good-Samaritans, who called 911 for assistance. Green did state that her dog was still in the river. Officers then called for assistance of from the Williamstown Fire Department (WFD). A search and rescue operation was then initiated for Green’s dog “Jimmy”. At approximately 04:43pm, Jimmy, a black Labrador retriever was located in the river. Jimmy was approximately 10 feet off of the shoreline, stuck in a pocket of thin ice and running water. Using ropes, life-preservers and a Stokes Basket, the WFD was able to pull Jimmy the dog, from the river. Jimmy’s condition was poor, as he was suffering from extreme Hypothermia. Jimmy was then rushed to the Greylock Animal Hospital in North Adams in a Williamstown Police Cruiser. From best estimates, Jimmy was in the water for approximately 1 hour. At the time of the Press Release, Green is reported to be doing fine and her condition is improving. As for Jimmy the dog, Greylock animal hospital stated that his temperature is on the rise and that he should pull through. Special Thanks goes out to the Brent Siciliano of the Williams College B+G who was instrumental in locating Jimmy. Along with Thanks to the assistance of Williamstown Fire Department and Village Ambulance Service. Off. Shuan William #5 Williamstown Police Department 01/14/2009 06:10PM Edited January 15, 2009 by Stitches040 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WODY'S GIRL Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wow thats a great end to a not so good story. I will keep Jimmy and Mary-Jo in my prayers. to you and all the people that helped in making this story have a great end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 wow there have been a lot of people in my area going threw the ice to. good to here that they are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Having the largest lake on Long Island in my fire district, we are expecting some of this too......an ice rescue drill is on schedule for our SCUBA Rescue Team tomorrow night...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks Shuan..if there wasnt people like you out there helping us people like her might not make it...I hope all pull thru .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good job bro! Please watch your surroundings closely, esp. in an area of which you do not know your surroundings. The soild ground and water sure look alike with snow on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedbowtie Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 good job man! and everyone else who made that story end well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juriha Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 And I'm going ice fishing in the morning... But I will be on a lake with 16 inches of ice...good job Shuan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Glad there was a good ending to that story Shuan. Something that makes you feel very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 nice job shuan its crazy how its 5ºF there and 90ºF + in souther cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Way to go, Shuan! Glad they made it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 thanks for protecting us on the home front shuan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 great work shuan. just wanna say thanks for protecting us here state side it ppl like you who keep me motivated to do what i do. keep us updated on green and dog if ya can.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Shuan doesn't it feel great when a call such as this has a happy ending! Good Job! :thumbs: How's Ms. Green & Jimmy doing this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big O Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wow ... what a tragic/amazing story ... whenever I think the stress of my job has reached it's limit I remember how little it matters when a truley significant event like this occurs. +1 to you and your staff, you guys never cease to amaze me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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