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| Media Advisory - John Day OSP Trooper to Receive OSP Lifesaving Award | ||
| 12/11/2007 | ||
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Sergeant Gordon Larson Oregon State Police - John Day Office: (541) 575-1363 Secondary Contact: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings Public Information Officer Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247 Oregon State Police Superintendent Timothy McLain will present the "Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award" to Trooper Tom Hutchison for his efforts to attempt to save two men from drowning on August 27, 2007 at Poison Creek Reservoir in southern Grant County. When: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Where: Outpost Restaurant 155 West Main John Day, Oregon What: The "Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award" is named after Lieutenant Harold R. Berg who died on May 10, 1975. Lieutenant Berg, while off duty, was contacted by a citizen who informed him that a boy scout was missing at Cape Lookout State Park. While attempting to search a cave near the water's edge, he was washed out to sea. The award is given to State Police employees who distinguish themselves by performing or reacting to a situation in a positive and professional manner which saves, or reduces the risk of loss of life of another person; and, where a strong possibility existed that if such action wasn't taken, loss of life or serious injury would have resulted. Local media are invited to attend. ### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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