Awards have been given to two men for their life saving actions last month at the Le Mars Municipal Park swimming area, known as the Pit.
Le Mars Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte says the Le Mars Police Department and Le Mars Fire Department were dispatched to the scene on June 18th at 8:39 p.m. after a report of a possible drowning.
The men rescued two children that had gone under water after a family member yelled for help. The children were breathing and were reportedly taken to Floyd Valley Healthcare for evaluation after the incident.
The Le Mars Police Chief said both Matthew Ward, who has a trailer parked at the Le Mars Municipal Campgrounds, and a fellow truck driver, Geno Mowdy, who was visiting from Colorado that weekend, have been given awards for their quick response and bravery.
Vande Vegte says they’ve learned that a third party was also involved in the rescue and that individual will also be given an award at a later date.
