Utah man suffering medical emergency saved from drowning by off-duty officers
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — A Salt Lake City man said he’s grateful to be alive today thanks to a group of off-duty police officers who saved him from drowning.
Doug Merrill had a day off from work so he decided to spend it kayaking alone on the Jordanelle Reservoir.“I just kind of blanked out and tipped my kayak,” he said. Next thing he knew, he was in the lake, swallowing water. His life jacket was on the kayak and he was losing his strength to stay afloat.What he saw was a group of off-duty Homeless Resource officers with the South Salt Lake Police Department on a boat.The officers were able to pull him to safety and get him a first aid kit to get his blood level back on track.Merrill was able to reunite with the officers who saved him. He wrote them a letter, expressing his gratitude.
The South Salt Lake Police Department posted about the rescue on the department’s Facebook page, naming Sgt. Coggle, Officer Zajonc, Gray, Addison, and Manzano as the officers who rescued Merrill. “We are extremely proud of our officers for the exceptional service they provide to the community while on and off-duty,” said the post.“I know I’ll never take the chance again with not wearing the gear,” he said. “They definitely saved my life. Without a doubt.”
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