A Vermont State Police trooper is being hailed a hero after she plunged into a freezing cold pond to save an 8-year-old girl after she fell through the ice.
Footage was released showing Vermont State trooper Michelle Archer diving in to save the young girl, without any hesitation. She knew that wasting even a moment could be the difference between life and death.
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NEW: Vermont State Police trooper heroically saves an 8-year old girl from a freezing cold pond after she fell through the ice.
HERO!
Vermont State trooper Michelle Archer was seen on footage plunging into the freezing pond to rescue the child.
The girl’s 6-year old sibling… pic.twitter.com/SblTQiBrMd
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 13, 2024
Her 6-year old sibling was also rescued by a nearby homeowner.
Thanks to Archer, the girl was able to make a full recovery and has returned home to her family.
“As their Commander, I could not be more proud of Trooper Michelle Archer and Trooper Keith Cote. Their swift actions and efforts were selfless and heroic,” said State Police Lt. Cory Lozier said in a statement.
He added, “Both Troopers responded to the scene within minutes of the call and immediately went into action, with zero hesitation or regard for their own safety. Because of their actions that day, a very young girl is alive and well.”
"As their Commander, I could not be more proud of Trooper Michelle Archer and Trooper Keith Cote. Their swift actions and efforts were selfless and heroic," said State Police Lt. Cory Lozier.
"Both Troopers responded to the scene within minutes of the call and immediately went… pic.twitter.com/sFoWs6goct
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 13, 2024
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