We are proud to work alongside Monroe County Deputy David Sundvall, whose unselfish and brave actions helped save the life of another yesterday. Here is the press release. On Monday, September 15th, at 10:42 a.m., the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a frantic lady who advised that her vehicle was in the water and she was unable to get out. The caller did not know her exact location but gave a general area of south of Hwy 21 near 2nd Avenue. Juneau County Dispatch requested assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office as the incident location was near the Monroe County – Juneau County line. A wrecker service and personnel in the area heard the call and also responded. Monroe County Deputy David Sundvall located the vehicle near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street in Cutler Township. The front of the vehicle was submerged and the rear of the vehicle was out of the water. As the tow truck personnel attempted to remove the vehicle the vehicle slid into the water becoming completely submerged. Deputy Sundvall removed his duty belt, entered the water and attempted to free the woman by opening the driver’s door. The door handle broke. At this point Deputy Sundvall dove into the water and entered the vehicle through the open window in an attempt to free the operator from her seatbelt. Deputy Sundvall was unable to free the operator on his first dive but was successful in freeing the operator and getting her out of her vehicle on his second dive. Wrecker personnel assisted Deputy Sundvall in getting the vehicle operator to shore where she was treated by medical personnel. I want to acknowledge the heroic actions of Monroe County Deputy David Sundvall and Michael Morphy and Patrick Scott of Shaw’s Wrecker Service. Deputy Sundvall placed himself in grave danger when he dove underwater to rescue the operator of the vehicle. His actions reflect highly on his character and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The same can be said about the character of Morphy and Scott. Their assistance and the team effort by all three men no doubt saved the life of another. (Juneau County) Sheriff Brent H. Oleson
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:54:38 +0000
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