El Paso County, Colorado – A quick‑acting rescue on September 9 highlighted the dedication of local first‑responders when deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) saved an adult woman and her dog from a dangerous culvert in Fountain Creek.
Call for help
At approximately 2:30 p.m., EPSO received a 911 call from a resident in the 3100 block of Glenarm Road who heard someone shouting for assistance. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a woman waist‑deep in the creek, trapped inside a concrete culvert with water rising toward her neck.
Coordinated response
Recognizing the urgency, EPSO officers cut through a fence to gain access and called for additional support. Members of the Stratmoor Hills Fire District and the Security Fire Department responded within minutes. Together, the teams removed a heavy grate covering the culvert, creating a safe passage for the woman and her canine companion.
Rescue and aftermath
The coordinated effort allowed deputies and firefighters to pull the woman and her dog to safety before the water could reach a critical level. Both were evaluated on site and found to be unharmed, thanks to the rapid response and teamwork of the agencies involved.
Community gratitude
Neighbors who witnessed the incident praised the professionalism and speed of the responders. “We saw the deputies and firefighters work together like a well‑trained unit,” one resident said. “Their actions saved a life and reminded us how vital our first‑responders are to this community.”
Ongoing safety reminders
Officials used the incident as an opportunity to remind residents of the hazards associated with culverts and waterways, especially after recent rains that have raised water levels in many parts of the county. EPSO encourages anyone who encounters a similar situation to call 911 immediately and avoid attempting a rescue without proper equipment.
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Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
