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Man credits divine intervention for leading him to person stuck in icy Snake River

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Channel: East Idaho News · 2018 · News & Politics

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IDAHO FALLS — A Utah man was honored Thursday for his role in saving a man from drowning in the Snake River on a frigid January day.

Nathan Fillmore was declared an “East Idaho Real Hero” by the American Red Cross for his actions on the afternoon of Jan. 3. The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office were also recognized for saving the man.

vFillmore was at the Snake River in Idaho Falls working with a film crew on a commercial when ambulances, police cars and fire engines pulled up. It was around 20 degrees and ice covered most of the river.

“I remember thinking while we were shooting that if somebody fell in there it would be very bad,” Fillmore recalls.

Officials say a man taking photos slipped on the side of the river and fell into the freezing water. He was able to grab onto rocks along the banks but most of his body was submerged.

“He called 911 from his cell phone and tried to explain where he was located but we had very limited information,” Bonneville County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Rix tells EastIdahoNews.com.

Deputies and firefighters began walking along the side of the river looking for the man. Fillmore joined in the search as minutes ticked away.

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