Rescue Crew finds body of off-duty firefighter who died saving 3 girls in Detroit River
By MarissaRocks
Rescue crew was able to find the body of the off-duty Detroit firefighter who put his life on the line to save three young girls from drowning in the Detroit River.
The fire commissioner reports that Sergeant Sivad Johnson, 46, was out visiting Belle Isle with his 10-year-old daughter when he saw three young girls signalling for help. Without hesitation, Johnson and another person jumped into the river, succeeding in rescuing one of the girls.
The other two girls were subsequently picked up by a nearby boat, but in the chaos that followed Johnson went missing.
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As per reports, his daughter soon realized that her dad was not among the gathered crowd. A search was initiated, involving police and fire divers and sonar equipment.
Michigan state police tweeted to update people on Saturday, sadly confirming that Johnson’s body has been found.
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As per the New York Times, the 46-year-old was a 26-year veteran of the Detroit Fire Department.
Deputy fire commissioner Dave Fornell said: “His friends, his colleagues, the people who worked for him said he was a mentor, he was a teacher. Many said he made their careers.”
Forell went on to say that no less than 10 fire companies were present to salute Jonhson when his body was brought to Detroit Receiving Hospital.
“I would say there was not a dry eye in the house,” he said. “I’ve never seen as many firefighters as emotional as this. He was almost bigger than life. He just moved a lot of people.”
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