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East Lyme honors two EMTs for response to Rocky Neck crash
Summary
The Board of Selectmen presented proclamations to EMTs Anna Lindbergh and Ella Chasen for their actions during a July 11 motor‑vehicle crash at Rocky Neck State Park, praising their focus on patient care amid chaotic conditions.
The East Lyme Board of Selectmen presented proclamations Aug. 5 recognizing Anna Lindbergh and Ella Chasen of the East Lyme Ambulance Service for their response to a motor‑vehicle crash at Rocky Neck State Park on July 11, 2026. First Selectman Daniel R. Cunningham read a proclamation highlighting their "exceptional courage, skill, and teamwork" and thanked them for protecting residents' lives.
Cunningham told the meeting the EMTs "stayed completely focused on patient care" despite a chaotic scene that included a burst fire hydrant and numerous bystanders. The board presented individual proclamations and pens and publicly thanked both EMTs for their service. No formal vote was required for the recognition; the presentation was entered into the meeting record.
