Exciting Lunch hour Extrication

[scott_vt]

WTNH.com, Connecticut News and Weather - Crews respond to pickup truck in Seymour reservoir

Afternoon Guys,
Not often even as a first responding fire fighter do you make it on scene first. Other than the passerby that called the accident in, I was it ! The picture shows the truck after we rolled it over, when we got there only the wheels were sticking up out of the water. We had a hard time getting the doors off to get the occupant out, he was in his sixties and unconcious when we removed him ! I pray for him and his family, Im sure we will know more by tonight !

 

[RedRocker]

WOW!!

 

[3RRL]

That's awesome Scotty.
You guys and that tow truck driver surely saved his life. I hope the old guy makes it.

 

[Tig]

Good work!! Thoughts and prayers for the driver

 

[RoyJackson]

Outstanding response, Scott!

 

[jinman]

It sure makes you feel helpless when you see something like that and know there is nothing you can do about it without becoming a second victim yourself. I'm glad the tow-truck driver showed up and you were able to get the fellow out. He probably had a health issue that caused the accident in the first place. I hope he survives. You did your best. Good for you!

 

[scott_vt]

Afternoon Guys,
Thanks for the comments, unfortunately the gentleman died of his injuries at Yale New Haven Hospital. We were all praying for him, but in the end I think his age worked against him, he was 66. I think everyone that was on scene during the rescue will hurt over this one !

 

[RobertN]

Afternoon Guys,
Thanks for the comments, unfortunately the gentleman died of his injuries at Yale New Haven Hospital. We were all praying for him, but in the end I think his age worked against him, he was 66. I think everyone that was on scene during the rescue will hurt over this one !

Make sure you guys do a CISD... In Dept, or bring in someone from outside your Dept.

 

[Manitou]

Scotty.... I know after doing the same thing for over 28 years it bothers you and your co workers. But you did all you could do. And the end results are not up to us. Keep up the good work. Garry

 

[Bird]

Scotty, I know how you feel when you do your best and it just doesn't get the result you hoped for, but it seems obvious that several of you did all that could be done, and after that it's in God's hands.