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New York Cop Goes Duck Hunting, Saves A Life
From the New York Daily News:
Off-duty Suffolk County cop Joe Sarno, 38, was getting ready for duck hunting with his chocolate Labrador, Otter, when they came upon 80-year-old Fred Hall around noon Saturday.
The frail man wandered in the snow into the mucky waters, got stuck and nearly succumbed to hypothermia.
"I was just, like, I got to get this guy out of there," Sarno recalled. "He's going to die out here. . . ."
"It was an excellent day," said the five-year police veteran. "I saved a man's life and got to shoot some ducks."
good work officer sarno!!
Posted by: jersey pig | December 23, 2008 at 11:04 AM
"Sarno!!" That's my parent's town in Italy...we are a great people!!
Posted by: Scrap5000 | December 23, 2008 at 04:58 PM
The gift of a life, that must rank as the best Christmas present it's possible to give.
I hope officer Sarno enjoys a very successful wildfowling season. Well done sir!
Posted by: Tyke | December 24, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Holy cow! That is very, very close to where I grew up. I wonder where he was hunting in East Moriches? Good job Officer Sarno!
Posted by: JohnR | December 27, 2008 at 09:37 AM