County recognizes three citizens with lifesaving commendations

Sep 21, 2026

Linn County Fire Chief John Tuggle recognized three citizens—Daniel Harris, Keegan Shekels and Austin Allen (not present)—for rescuing vehicle occupants from a burning car and presented citizen lifesaving commendations for their actions.

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Linn County commissioners heard an account from Fire Chief John Tuggle (S2) about a motor-vehicle crash in which three citizens intervened to rescue people from a burning vehicle. Chief Tuggle described their actions as decisive and life‑saving and asked the commission to formally recognize them.

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