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The Bella Vista Fire Department responded to a one vehicle motor vehicle accident behind Walgreens near HWY 71. The Fire Department received a call reporting a vehicle was upside down in the creek with someone still inside.
 Whitaker makes his way back to the shore with the patient. He is being assisted by members of the Bella Vista Fire Department. A rope was used to pull them to the shore. Upon removal of the patient from the water, resuscitative efforts were started. The patient was transported to a local hospital.  Above, Bentonville Fire Department personnel take Whitaker to their ambulance to evaluate his condition and warm him after his cold swim. A special thanks to Bentonville Fire Department and their personnel for their assistance. Photos taken by Charles Fowler Benton County Daily Record |
The photo to the left shows Firefighter/Paramedic
Josh Whitaker removing the occupant of the vehicle. Upon
removal the occupant appeared lifeless.
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