Westfield father, son receive Lifesaving Citizen Award
Jan 28, 2025
WESTFIELD, Ind. — The city of Westfield is recognizing a father and son for saving a man and his dog who had fallen into icy water last year.
"I’ve always known that Westfield is filled with brave, kind-hearted people, but what David and Felix did is absolutely remarkable," said Mayor Willis.
"Their courageous actions are the definition of what it looks like to care for your neighbor. We are proud to honor them with this well-deserved award."
David Fisher and his son, Felix Fisher, were honored Monday with the Lifesaving Citizen Award. The rescue began when Felix heard the 19-year-old man yelling for help and alerted his father.
The pair sprung into action by pulling the man and his dog up to safety with ropes. The Fishers then took the man and the dog into their home for warmth while waiting for emergency crews.
“Stories like these don’t always have a positive outcome,” said Westfield Fire Chief Rob Gaylor.
“My department and I are extremely grateful to David and Felix for their quick-thinking and selfless actions that day.”
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