By François Biber

Man survives jump off train bridge in Saskatoon

Jun 28, 2013 | 4:26 PM

Thanks to quick action from two constables, a man who fell into the South Saskatchewan River is in stable condition and recovering in hospital.

Kelsie Fraser with the Saskatoon Police Service said the man jumped off the bridge around noon Friday.

A bystander walking the Meewasin Valley trail along Spadina Crescent alerted police, who quickly ran to the shore about one kilometer north of the bridge.

The two officers linked arms, stepped into the river and managed to reach the man flowing past with a baton.

“At that time Fire and Protective Services assisted in pulling the man from the water,” said Fraser.

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Officers on scene said the man was intoxicated when they pulled him out. MD Ambulance rushed the man to Royal University Hospital where police said he is in stable condition.

Police continue to investigate the scene as they believe the man was with a couple of friends on the bridge at the time of the incident. Fraser said charges are pending.

As to the officers' response jumping into the South Saskatchewan River, where water and flow levels have doubled since last week, Fraser said they were just doing their job.

“It's a matter of public safety and rescuing this person, our officers will do what's necessary for that,” she said.

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by François Biber

Man survives jump off train bridge in Saskatoon

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