Joplin Man Rescues Woman and Dog from Attacking Pit Bulls
An Empire Electric employee was awarded for his act of bravery in rescuing a woman and her dog from rampaging pit bulls on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Joplin, MO. According to the Power of 7, the man and a coworker had heard the woman screaming for help, and he immediately ran to her, discovering that a pit bull had been attacking both the woman and her dog. He then managed to wrestle the dogs away from the two victims.
For his bravery, Joplin Chief of Police awarded the man the Chief’s Achievement Coin, given only to those who show extraordinary acts of courage. Only the Chief of Police gives out these coins, and the Empire Electric employee is the first civilian to receive one. There is no further news as to the condition of the woman or her dog.
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