UPDATE: Hero Speaks Out After Pulling Man from Elk River
UPDATE 12/01/12 @ 5:58 p.m.
KANAWHA COUNTY, W. Va. (WSAZ) -- A young man who doesn't have a permanent home is being called a hero after rescuing a man from the chilling waters of the river.
18-year-old McKinley 'Storm' Riffle knew what had to be done when another man stumbled down a hill and fell into the Elk River Thursday.
Despite temperatures hovering near freezing, Storm jumped into the frigid waters.
“He sunk to the bottom -- and as soon as I jumped in there I found him, I found him in like an instant, he was already on the floor,” Storm said.
Knowing the other man couldn’t swim, Storm mustered any strength and courage he had a pulled the man to shore and into the hands of paramedics.
But even after the fact, Storm stays humble. He’s not looking for recognition for himself but, rather, for the community that surrounds him.
"You know, I'm surrounded by a bunch of veterans so, you know, what am I supposed to do? I have to -- I look up to them, you know," Storm said.
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.
Police say alcohol may have played a role in the accident.
The man was taken to the hospital. No word on his condition. His name has not been released.
ORIGINAL STORY
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man had to be pulled from the Elk River in Charleston early Thursday morning after he accidentally fell in.
It happened near the Spring Street Bridge about 12:05 a.m.
Police say alcohol may have played a role in the accident.
The man was taken to the hospital. No word on his condition. His name has not been released.
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.
WSAZ.com Most Popular
- UPDATE: Standoff with Elderly Man Ends Peacefully in Meigs County
- UPDATE: Fire Destroys House in East Bank
- The Curse of the Lottery?
- UPDATE: Suspects in Wayne High School Vandalism Expelled
- Man Found Dead in Elkview; Deputies Investigating Murder
- Woman Hit and Killed by Train
- UPDATE: 21-Year-Old Killed in Car Crash, Teen Passenger Seriously Injured
- WV Posts Employee Salaries Online
- Fisherman Finds Stolen Pickup Dumped in River
- Search for Missing Beckley Correction Center Inmate
CNN.com News Headlines
-
Spurs try to build 2-0 lead on Grizzlies
-
SI experts expect Heat to roll Pacers
-
Cavs win NBA lottery, Magic to pick second
-
Harper playing too hard for own good?
-
Cavs win draft lottery, Magic will pick second
-
Late Paille goal lifts Bruins to 3-0 lead on Rangers
-
Report: Raiders sign Woodson to one-year deal
-
Sharks aiming to even series with Kings
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
