bransonglobe.com LOCAL Blood Drive at Elevate Branson, sponsored by Branson Globe: Thanks for giving! May 29-30, 2020 • 7 More than 40 people signed up or walked into the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks bloodmobile hosted by Elevate Branson and sponsored by the Branson Globe. In the background Josiah Johnson of Branson gives a thumbs up as volunteers give blood Thursday. Teen in rising creek rescued Western Taney County Fire Protection District (WTCFPD) Technical Rescue Team responded to Bull Creek when they received a call about 14 year old male in the middle of the creek with water rising. (Photo by WTCFPD) WTCFPD report On Monday, May 27, at 4:53 p.m. Western Taney County Fire Protection District (WTCFPD) Technical Rescue Team responded to Bull Creek at the end of Elizabeth Drive for a report of a 14 year old male stuck on an island in the middle of the creek with water rising. Upon arrival team members located the teen and began rescue operations. Two swimmers were deployed to the island with ropes and set up a rope system so a rescue boat could be pulled to the island and retrieve the victim. The victim was successfully brought to the shore and was not injured. The operation took approximately 1 1/2 hours. WTCFPD was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) water rescue team.
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