Three police officers rescue man from River Torrens in Adelaide

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 04:48 · Archive

Three police officers jumped into Adelaide's River Torrens to rescue a 22-year-old man struggling in the water after he fled a fight.

Three police officers jumped into Adelaide's River Torrens early on Saturday morning to rescue a 22-year-old man who was struggling in the water. Police had been called to reports of a group of men fighting on Hindley Street in Adelaide's CBD at around 5am. When one man fled the scene and was briefly pursued, officers lost sight of him.

CCTV operators monitoring the area then spotted the man jumping into the River Torrens. The officers rushed to the river and found the man struggling in the water and calling for help. Three officers jumped in and managed to reach him, holding him above the water until other police arrived to help the group to safety.

The 22-year-old man from Blair Athol was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The three officers involved in the rescue were assessed by paramedics at the scene. Investigations into the initial fight are ongoing, and no charges have been laid.

How it is being reported

• Three police officers jump into River Torrens to rescue man fleeing Adelaide brawlThree police officers have jumped into a river to save a man who was struggling to stay afloat after fleeing a fight in Adelaide’s CBD.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 04:17
• Three police officers jump into River Torrens to rescue man fleeing Adelaide brawlThree police officers have jumped into a river to save a man who was struggling to stay afloat after fleeing a fight in Adelaide’s CBD.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 04:17

In this story: Adelaide · River Torrens · Hindley Street · Blair Athol

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