A Raleigh police sergeant did not wait for backup when a child went through thin ice at Laurel Hills Park in February. He dove into a partially frozen pond and pulled the child to safety, the City of Raleigh said on March 21. The child was left with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and the rescue has put a fresh spotlight on how deceptively dangerous local ponds can be when they ice over.
City praises officer’s quick action
The City of Raleigh’s official X account publicly thanked the officer on March 21, naming Sgt. Forans for his role in the rescue and posting, “Great job! ♥️” according to the City of Raleigh. The brief message linked to a referenced post and emphasized that the sergeant acted without hesitation when he went into the…..