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Deputy honored for life‑saving response to lawnmower accident
Summary
The commission presented a life‑saving bar to Deputy Faucet for applying a tourniquet and stabilizing a woman whose leg was pinned in a lawnmower accident on May 15; the victim later sent flowers and a thank‑you note.
At the June 8 meeting commissioners presented a life‑saving award to Deputy Faucet for actions taken at the scene of a May 15 lawnmower accident.
According to the presentation, Deputy Faucet arrived at County Road 687 in Flat Rock, found a woman's leg crushed between a lawnmower and a tree, applied a tourniquet that reduced heavy bleeding and stabilized the victim until medical personnel arrived. The victim later provided a thank‑you note and bouquet to the deputy.
Chairman Bill Lance and Lieutenant Franks joined in recognizing the deputy's actions and praised first responders for their on‑scene care.
Why it matters: The recognition highlights the role local law enforcement and first responders play in medical emergencies and emergency stabilization before ambulance arrival.
Next steps: The commission presented the life‑saving bar on the record; no further action was recorded.
