Commissioners honor young people involved in life-saving rescue
Pictured from left are Mackenzie Hudson, Director of Coshocton County EMS Todd Shroyer, Carolyn Cox, Andrew Martin, Caleb Fischer, and Coshocton County Commissioners Gary Fischer, Curtis Lee, and Dane Shryock. Hudson, Cox, Martin, and Fischer were honored for their involved in saving the life of Jordan Washington at River View Community Pool. Others involved in the rescue, but not pictured were Lindsey Ashcraft, Danielle Newman and Corey Phillips. Josie Sellers | Beacon
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Commissioners took time out of their Aug. 15 meeting to recognize the young people involved in a life-saving rescue at River View Community Pool.
“We know you were already recognized by the Village of Warsaw, but this is something we don’t take lightly and we wanted to make sure you were recognized by this county office as well,” said Commissioner Gary Fischer.
Todd Shroyer, director of Coshocton County EMS, also was present at the meeting and read a recap of the events that occurred on July 26 at the pool.
“When we arrived at the pool the 17-year-old had already been pulled out and was in the care of the lifeguards,” Shroyer said. “He had a pulse and had started breathing on his own. Donna Carpenter, who has been with us for a long time, was at the pool that day and told me the lifeguards performed very high quality CPR and deserve credit for saving the young man’s life.”
Fischer commended them for working together as a team and following protocol to save the life of Jordan Washington
“You did everything by the textbook,” he said. “You had your training, but to be able to execute it in a high stress situation is exemplary.”
Fischer then read the commendations that were prepared for Lindsey Ashcraft, Carolyn Cox, Caleb Fischer, Mackenzie Hudson, Andrew Martin, Danielle Newman, and Corey Phillips.
“Because of your efforts Mr. Washington is alive and well,” Gary said.
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