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River rescue in Iowa

Red Bank

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That was awesome! I liked what the Boss said about it probably violated some OSHA rules. Thanks for posting that!
 

bill5362

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That is awesome, is nice to see the selflessness toward others.
 

cps

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:drinkupI'd Buy him a beer! Fair play to him! and to the crane driver! Alot would'nt risk there job, never mind there lifes!:notworthy
 

HEO Girl

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cps said:
Alot would'nt risk there job
Man if they got fired for saving a life there is something definitely messed up. I like in the video that there boss was like "I'm sure they violated OSHA a few times, but . . . "

It's sad that her husband or friend died though :(
 

D5G

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I hope they give all involved in the rescue a medal, they sure deserve it! Its good to see people still care about their fellow human beings. Great job, my hat is off to all involved!
 

AtlasRob

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due credit

Hats off to the whole team, it took some guts and faith in each other to even think about trying an attempt like that. :notworthy

It renews your faith in human nature to see that some are still brave enough to buck the trend and get stuck in and do it NOW! ...not when some jobsworth has done a risk assesment.
 

JDOFMEMI

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Way to go!

Good luck for the woman that the crane was there, and fast thinking and action by the crew to get her hauled out.
 
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