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Cops Save Drowning Man Evading Capture

The Blair Athol man was taken to hospital in non-life-threatening condition after three officers held him above the water until backup arrived.

Summary by The West Australian
Three police officers have jumped into a river to save a man who was struggling to stay afloat after fleeing a fight in Adelaide’s CBD.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Police rescue drowning suspect from river

Three officers jumped into the River Torrens in Adelaide to save a fleeing brawl suspect who couldn't swim.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Cops save drowning man evading capture

Three police officers have jumped into a river to save a man who was struggling to stay afloat after fleeing a fight in Adelaide’s CBD.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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Police chase ends in dramatic river rescue

He allegedly fled a fight and jumped into the water to escape officers.

·Australia
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Police save man who jumped into river to evade capture

Three police officers leap into the River Torrens to save a man struggling and calling for help after he fled patrols attending a fight on Hindley Street.

·Ultimo, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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