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Posted: Nov 30, 2023 7:22 AMUpdated: Nov 30, 2023 9:31 AM

Quick Thinking by Bartlesville Police and Fire Saves a Man's Life

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Tom Davis
A man is receiving medical help after landing his vehicle in Lee Lake early Thursday morning thanks to the quick work of a Bartlesvile police officer and an off duty firefighter.
 
Bartlesville Police Dept Capt. Daniel Elkins tells Bartlesville Radio that the officer and fire fighter were close behind a man in a truck on Adams when the truck left the road, became airborne and came to rest in Lee Lake.
 
The officer and firefighter quickly jumped into action.They broke the truck's window to force entry into the vehicle and get the man out of the water.
 
The man is receiving medical attention. He was having a medical episode which led to the accident. No names were released at this time.

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