2 Civilians Awarded For Heroic Actions By Norwalk Police

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Police Commission recognized two civilians this week for heroically intervening in an apparent suicide attempt earlier this month. Juan Garcia and Donald Remson both received a Civilian Recognition Award from the Commission on Monday.

According to a press release, Garcia observed a women attempting to jump off the Stroffolino Bridge on Dec. 8 and quickly exited his vehicle, telling his daughter who was with him to call 911. He then grabbed the women as she was climbing over the railing and was able to hold her, however he was unable to get her back over the railing, police said. (To sign up for Norwalk breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Remson, who was driving on the bridge at the time, observed the incident and ran to help. The two men were able to pull the women back over the railing to safety and stayed with her until officers arrived, police said.

"If not for their heroic actions in intervening in this apparent suicide attempt, this distraught individual may have been successful in jumping into a frigid Norwalk River," Lieutenant Terrence Blake said in a release. "We commend their actions and thank them for saving the life of a community member."

Photo courtesy of Norwalk police