66-Year-Old man remains in a stable condition in hospital after he was heroically rescued from the River Lemon on Saturday.
A police spokesman on Sunday afternoon said that the 66-year-old man remained in stable condition at Torbay Hospital having suffered potentially serious injuries.
Terry Wotton clambered down into the icy water and kept the victims head above water level to ensure he wouldn’t drown. Terry stayed with the man for around 20 minutes before any emergency services came to assist and he has been praised by fire crews who stated that his quick actions had most definitely saved the pensioners life.
Terry, who served with the Royal Army Tank Regiment has said his family had just parked in the Bradley Lane car park to go off shopping when his military training triggered and he instinctively did what he could to save the man’s life.
"The water was freezing. They came in about 15 to 20 minutes. I was only in my trainers, jeans etc as I was just going into town."
“He didn’t regain consciousness while I was there. He was looking a bit pale but when I lifted him out he regained some colour” Terry said.
"The guy who went into the river undoubtedly saved the chap’s life."
Water Rescues are always dangerous, and it is good news that in this incident that the victim seems okay and the rescuer is safe. However, issues with water rescues can increase as they are happening and risk more lives than just the victim. At Reach and Rescue we Endeavour to supply rescue services top of the range Lifesaving equipment that will assist water rescues in all types of situations, without risking anymore people who are involved.
If you would like to try some of our Lifesaving Equipment, do not hesitate to give us a Ring at +44 (0)330 159 5088 or please Email [email protected] for a much more in depth guide of what Reach and Rescue is all about.