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Mayor proclaims Assistant Chief Jeff Moore a hero for Swan Slough water rescue
Summary
Mayor Austin Pruitt presented a proclamation honoring Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Moore for rescuing a 13‑year‑old from Swan Slough on May 3, 2026. Council and audience gave applause; Moore credited neighbors and a dog for initiating the rescue chain.
Mayor Austin Pruitt read a proclamation recognizing Assistant Chief Jeff Moore for a May 3 water rescue at Swan Slough in which a 13‑year‑old required immediate rescue. The proclamation described Moore acting off duty, deploying his personal watercraft, and successfully rescuing the young person, preventing serious injury or loss of life.
Moore and his wife, Jenny, accepted the mayor’s recognition amid applause. Moore acknowledged neighbors and a dog that alerted the situation, saying the animal ‘started the process.’ Council thanked Moore for his actions.
