These Heroic Cross Country Travelers Saved a Motorist from Mississippi River in Winona County
Without the quick actions of Brittany and Dustin, the end result would have been a lot different
Dresbach, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Winona County are praising a pair of cross country travelers for their quick actions that likely prevented a tragedy on the Mississippi River.
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A post on the Winona County Sheriff's Office Facebook page says the rescue happened on Monday. The travelers, named Brittany and Dustin, are from Massachusetts and made a stop in Winona County during their trip across the country.
Winona County Sheriff's Office Praises Cross Country Travelers for Saving Driver in Crisis
The Winona County Sheriff’s Office says a motorist on Interstate 90 had suffered a medical emergency and had pulled into the Dresbach Rest Area, which is across the Mississippi River from La Crosse, WI.
The driver lost control of the vehicle, which caused it to go down a steep embankment and enter the Mississippi River.
Brittany and Dustin were at the rest area when they saw the vehicle roll down the steep slope. Brittany immediately called 911.
Meanwhile, Dustin chased down the vehicle to help the driver, who the sheriff’s office says was semi conscious.
He freed the motorist from the vehicle as it was being swallowed up by the Mississippi by pulling open the driver’s side door. He then helped the driver to shore where the motorist received medical aid.
The vehicle was completely submerged by the time law enforcement arrived. The motorist was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the post says.
“Without the quick actions of Brittany and Dustin, the end result would have been a lot different,” the Winona County Sheriff’s Office says.
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