(indystar.com) – He remembers sunlight pouring through the water and fighting to swim to the surface. The water was bubbly, he said, almost as if it were carbonated.
Safety experts have described low-head dams as “drowning machines,” associated with nearly 30 deaths in Indiana since the late 1990s.
But for Rosenthal, Wednesday’s meeting wasn’t just an opportunity to talk about the dangers of these dams. It was a chance to meet the men who saved his life — in particular, Matt Ramey and Kenny Lang.
Ramey, an 18-year veteran with IFD, said although the crew was unable to save Morrissey, said it was a good feeling knowing they were able to save Rosenthal.
“It’s always nice to be thanked — anytime you do something, somebody tells you you did a good job, it feels good,” Ramey said. “And to know that we made a real difference for a family like that especially, it’s very rewarding.”
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