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Published: Monday, February 06, 2012
Snohomish River Rescue Successful

SNOHOMISH, WA. -- The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office jumped into action this afternoon when 3 people were reported to be in the water. Witnesses called in the report after seeing the victims in the water from the Snohomish Bridge.

Sheriffs deputies from the Snohomish police department responded to the bridge to guide the rescue response to the correct location and then responded to the location off the Riverfront Trail themselves.

Snohomish Police deputies say a 20-year-old male and 13-year-old female were sitting along the Riverfront Trail near the Snohomish River when the female suddenly jumped in.

The male responded by jumping in after her trying to rescue her. Nearby, a woman already on the Snohomish River in a kayak also joined the rescue effort. She too jumped into the water trying to help get the two people to shore.

Rescue units responded from all over the county. Rescuers include; Snohomish County Sheriffs Department, Monroe Fire Department (Dive Boat), Snohomish Sheriffs Helicopter, Snohomish County Fire District 3, Snohomish Sheriffs Divers, Snohomish Sheriffs Police Deputies (City Police) and even Snohomish city staff.

Witnesses say the response was truly impressive. The scene commander, Sheriffs Lt. Rodney Rochon took control of the situation almost immediately directing the emergency rescue operations and the large number of responders.

The large response was for good reason, according to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force; hypothermia will set in if you are submersed in water as cold as the Snohomish River.

In water 32.5 - 40 degrees time until exhaustion or unconsciousness is less than 15 minutes and expected time of survival in the water is less than 45 minutes.

All three people and one kayak were safely rescued. The male was helped up the river bank just down the trail from the gazebo first. Then a short time later after the Monroe Fire Dive boat arrived, the girl and the kayaker were picked up. They were brought to the Cady boat launch where the girl was transferred to a stretcher and loaded into a Medic One unit.

Both the male and female are expected to make a full recovery because of the fast response of Fire & Rescue. The kayaker was uninjured.

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Another new deputy intro to Snohomish
New police officers that are serving the community as a result of fired former Snohomish officers and the Citys contract for law enforcement with the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office.

Friday, February 03, 2012

Applicants Sought for Design Review Board
The Board primarily considers and reviews rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures and new development in the Historic District to encourage better design and site planning.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Hope supports K-12 education budget
Rep. Mike Hope with Snohomish high school students Chelsea Valerie Rea, Karissa Lamphere and Ashley Turner in strong support of this budget and funding education first.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Colleen Raney to play in Snohomish
Celtic singer, and recording artist Colleen Raney brings her band to Tim Noahs Thumbnail Theatre for a very special concert to celebrate the release of her third album, Cuan.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

GroundFrog predicts good weather ahead
Snohomish Chamber of Commerce held its annual GroundFrog Day festivities in downtown Snohomish this weekend.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Snohomish to give nearly 6 million dollars to School District
Mayor Guzak finds a way to get the school district pool project moving again after a disappointing city council meeting on Monday.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Snohomish Bank Robbery Investigation
Preliminary investigation indicates a lone suspect entered the bank, approached a teller and demanded money. No weapon was displayed during the incident.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Falling trees close roads in central Puget Sound
Tree limbs loaded with snow are snapping and falling onto state highways all across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Many roads are closed due to downed trees. It appears it will get worse before it gets better.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Snohomish Armed Robbery UPDATE
A search warrant was obtained for the residence and the Sheriffs Office SWAT team was called out to serve the warrant.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Small Town Snohomish Armed Robbery
Suspect #1 (armed with the handgun) is described as male, 507, about 150 pounds, wearing all black clothing. Suspect #2 is also described as a male, wearing all dark clothing and a black ski mask.

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