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Man rescued from the Tonawanda Creek off Walnut Street

By Howard B. Owens

A person was rescued from the Tonawanda Creek at 9:30 a.m. in the area of 63 Walnut St., Batavia.

City Fire Department responded to the call and located a semiconscious man in the water who was being held by a bystander.

The victim was removed from the water by firefighters and transported to UMMC by Mercy EMS.

His name or condition has not yet been released.

Greg Bruggman

Nice job to my neighbors for noticing that someone was in trouble and thanks to City Fire for coming so quick !! Hope the gentleman is ok now at UMMC.

Jun 15, 2013, 11:07am Permalink

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