A private investigator hunting a wanted burglar ended up saving his quarry from drowning in the River Ouse.
Retired police officer turned private investigator David Hill ended up swimming out into the muddy waters of the Ouse at Clifton Bridge, York, to not only get his man, but to save his life as well.
Now Mr Hill, 50, of Lindisfarne Close, Hartlepool, has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Testimonial on Parchment following the dramatic incident at Water End on September 16 last year.
Dick Wilkinson, the society’s secretary, announced the awards yesterday.
He said Mr Hill had been hunting for the 65-year-old man, who was wanted for burglary, when he happened upon him in the street.
“Mr Hill followed, alone, and kept the man in sight. The man then leapt into the River Ouse, where he immediately began to struggle to keep his head above water. He was heard to shout out that he was unable to swim, and disappeared under water several times.
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