Jun 27, 2026
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Shane Jacobs is reporting that an elderly woman and a toddler were rescued from a sinking truck in Harlan County on Thursday by five "remarkable" witnesses.According to Jacobs, around 2:45 p.m . Thursday, KSP Post 10 received a 911 call reporting that a pickup truck had rolled backwards into Martin's Fork Lake, and an elderly female and a two-year-old child were trapped inside.As the vehicle began to sink, four nearby citizens jumped into action to save the victims, according to Jacobs. As the four were working to free the victims, another nearby witness entered the water to assist with the rescue. Ultimately, the woman and the toddler were safely rescued without serious injuries."Thanks to the swift and selfless actions of all five individuals, both the elderly woman and the child were rescued without serious incident," Jacobs wrote in a social media post. "Incidents like this serve as a powerful reminder that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts. In a matter of moments, these five individuals placed the lives of strangers ahead of their own safety." ...read more read less
Respond, make new discussions, see other discussions and customize your news...

To add this website to your home screen:

1. Tap tutorialsPoint

2. Select 'Add to Home screen' or 'Install app'.

3. Follow the on-scrren instructions.

Feedback
FAQ
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service