Good News Notes: “A local senior is reportedly in good condition after spending half an hour in the frigid water of Alta Lake on Saturday, Jan. 9, when he fell through the ice while cross-country skiing. ‘My understanding was he was out yesterday shovelling his driveway,’ said Deputy Fire Chief Chris Nelson of the 78-year-old…
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Fort Myers woman meets firefighters who saved her life
Good News Notes: “A Fort Myers firefighter and woman were reunited after he saved her life. Earlier in February, Lyn Spalding had a massive heart attack and was found with no pulse until firefighters brought her back to life. We met with her and firefighter Andrew Ivey, who have formed a new friendship.” View the…
Chesterfield shelter saves lizard from glue trap
Good News Notes: “Chesterfield Animal Services helped rescue a lizard from a glue trap. Using mineral oil and patience, the officers were able to free the lizard from the trap. Chesterfield Animal Services posted a picture on their Twitter page of the miraculous moment, along with the hashtag, #didwejustsavemoneyoncarinsurance.” View the whole story here: https://www.nbc12.com/2020/01/23/chesterfield-shelter-saves-lizard-glue-trap/
Witness to crash jumps into water, rescues woman from sinking car
Good News Notes: “A Grafton man is being hailed as a hero after police said he helped a woman escape a vehicle that was sinking into a river Friday night.” “Grafton police said they, along with Grafton firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, responded to the intersection of Worcester Street and Wheeler Road for a…
Reducing Air Pollution Saves Lives in Just Weeks, Report Finds
Good News Notes: “Cleaner air can go a long way in saving lives, according to a new report out Friday. It found that policies and laws aimed at curbing emissions are often linked to reductions in hospitalizations, premature births, and deaths in just a few weeks after their enactment.” “The review looked at past studies…