Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the First Responders topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Resident praises Deputy Matthew Camp after July 17 water rescue of 9-year-old
Summary
During public comment a resident commended local first responders and described how Deputy Matthew Camp swam out to rescue a missing 9-year-old autistic child found in the water in the Hollywood area on July 17; the speaker urged residents to thank first responders and drive more slowly.
A resident used the public-comment period to thank the county's first-responder community and to single out Deputy Matthew Camp for a July 17 rescue of a missing child. "I want to especially recognize deputy Matthew Camp for his actions on July 17," the resident said, recounting that a 9-year-old autistic child who had been missing in the Hollywood area was located in the water and was brought back safely to shore and reunited with family.
The resident described the rescue in detail, saying Deputy Camp "dropped his gear to another deputy, swam out to the child, brought the child back safely to shore to be reunited with his family," and reported that the child was fine. The speaker urged community members to acknowledge first responders' work and asked drivers to "knock off of the speed a little bit," adding they were "thankful for that." The speaker also said they were "echoing Commissioner Ostrow's sentiments," as part of the appeal to show appreciation. No formal action or vote followed the comment period.
