Des Moines, Iowa: Hero construction worker saves drowning woman (Photos)

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Hero construction worker saves drowning woman (10 Photos)

http://thechive.com/2011/06/07/hero-construction-worker-saves-drowning-woman-14-photos/

Patricia Neely and her husband Alan were scouting for the perfect place to watch a firework display in Des Moines, Iowa, when their boat got too close to a dam and washed over. Sadly, Alan's life jacket slipped off an he was swept away by the current. He didn't survive the ordeal.

Meanwhile, Patricia was caught in the churning waters beneath the dam. When a small rescue boat was unable to reach her because of the treacherous conditions, a nearby construction crew sprung to action. Jason Oglesbee, a construction worker with Cramer & Associates turned to his crane operator, Joe Lowe, and they knew what they had to do.

Jason fastened himself in a harness and Joe carefully lowered him over the dangerous water. Jason was able to hold Patricia up while Joe moved them into calmer waters where the rescue boat was able to grab Patricia and take her for medical attention.

After it was over, both men immediately returned back to work. Amazing work, Jason and Joe. Read the full story here.

















Joe Lowe



Jason Oglesbee

[MineralMan]

1. Good job, guys!

Thanks.

[SoCalDem]

2. Good job, guys..

[abelenkpe]

3. Awwww, great story! Great guys!

Sad about her hubby tho....

[liberal N proud]

4. Incredible story

[tk2kewl]

5. Link dated: 4:12 pm CDT June 30, 2009

nt

[Hassin Bin Sober]

9. Meh, first I've heard of it.

[alcibiades_mystery]

11. I knew I'd seen this story before

[Obamanaut]

14. It was even in DU way back when -->link

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5965322

[Amerigo Vespucci]

13. Oh, you're right, then...the story sucks. Let's just forget about it.

Goodbye. Nice knowing you. "nt" indeed.

[Angry Dragon]

6. K&R

[hamsterjill]

7. Wow! Heroes still do exist!

Thanks guys, for restoring my faith!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

8. Obviously union-boss-thugs wearing their commie-OSHA-required 4 point harnesses.

[renate]

10. wow! the heading should have been "AMAZING photos"

I thought it was just going to be a "guy swims over and saves the swimmer" kind of thing. Those guys are fantastic! What quick thinking! :applause:

[AsahinaKimi]

12. Outstanding ..

This is true heroism.