A Vermont State Police officer was caught on camera in a heart-stopping moment of bravery and heroism as she plunged into freezing cold waters to rescue a drowning child. Trooper Michelle Archer, a dedicated and highly trained member of the state police force, fearlessly entered the icy depths to save the life of an 8-year-old girl who had fallen through the fragile ice on a private pond. The harrowing footage released by Vermont State Police is a testament to Archer’s unwavering commitment to protecting and serving the public.
According to local media outlets, Archer was on patrol only minutes away when she received a call about the incident. Without hesitation, she sprang into action, putting aside her own safety to save the life of a helpless child. “There wasn’t a whole lot of thinking going on. Something was taking over – training. It was the opposite of panic,” she told reporters later. This is the kind of bravery and selflessness that makes America great.
“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
But Archer was not alone in her daring rescue mission. An elderly neighbor, unable to swim, had also rushed to the scene and managed to save the child’s sibling from the frigid waters. With the help of Trooper Keith Cote, who arrived on the scene shortly after Archer, the child was quickly brought to safety and given life-saving first aid. This coordinated effort by the brave troopers and the neighbor is an inspiring example of the power of teamwork in the face of danger.
Thanks to the quick actions of these everyday heroes, the child made a full recovery at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She was released from the hospital after several days of treatment, and is now safe and sound with her family. News of the successful rescue quickly spread, and the three rescuers were praised for their courage and heroic deeds. The Vermont State Police awarded Archer, Cote, and the neighbor with the prestigious Lifesaving Award, well-deserved recognition for their life-saving actions.
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
We salute Trooper Archer and all the other law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve their communities. May their bravery and dedication never be forgotten.
Vermont State trooper Michelle Archer is being hailed as a hero after body cam footage captured her plunging into a freezing pond to rescue a child that had fallen through thin ice.
The girl’s 6-year-old sibling was also rescued by a nearby homeowner. pic.twitter.com/DAHPGj1YPz
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