Story By: Maja Mishevksa, Sub Editor: Marija Stojkoska, Agency: Newsflash

This is the moment a Nottinghamshire cop and a paramedic rescue a woman who had fallen into a freezing canal and was losing consciousness and slipping under the water.

The dramatic incident took place in the English county of Nottinghamshire shortly after 8am on 21st November.

The body-camera footage shows Nottinghamshire Police officer Lee Lane and an unnamed East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic rushing to assist the woman who was struggling to keep her head above the murky water.

As they reach the woman, they immediately jump in to pull her out and provide medical assistance once out of the water.

Officer Lane said in the police report: “As I was running towards her with the paramedic, I took my taser vest and stab vest off before we both jumped in the water.

“I was just thinking we had to get to her before she died. The water was freezing cold and I didn’t realise how deep it was, with the water coming up to my shoulder.

“She was really cold and pale. My colleagues were able to provide first aid and clear the water from her lungs as she regained consciousness.

“We then covered her with a blanket to keep her warm until the ambulance arrived.”

The EMAS paramedic said in the report: “When I arrived I could see that the woman was already in the water and I could see that she was starting to go under.

“Myself and the police officer realised that she would not resurface and both of us knew then that we had to jump in to rescue her.

“Despite how cold the water would have felt, I didn’t feel it at the time because my ultimate goal was to save this woman, so the adrenaline had kicked in.”

After the incident, the woman was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment and was later discharged.

Officer Lane and the EMAS paramedic have now been put forward for a Nottinghamshire Police Award in recognition of their brave actions.

Inspector John Lees of the Nottinghamshire Police said in his statement: “The two conducted themselves in a truly inspirational way, showing real courage and determination, and working together to rescue the woman from the canal.

“They demonstrated superb teamwork under pressure and immense commitment to protect life.”

“They should all feel very proud and really deserve recognition for what they did.”

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