Hero firemen up for medals after dramatic river rescue

Two fire men are to be recommended for special bravery medals after risking their lives to save a man who jumped into a raging river last night.

Hero firemen up for medals after dramatic river rescue
Tue, 16 Dec, 2014 - 12:23

By David Raleigh

Two fire men are to be recommended for special bravery medals after risking their lives to save a man who jumped into a raging river last night.

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