Year after year, man returns to Martha’s Vineyard to thank officer who saved his life
Every summer a Massachusetts man visits Martha’s Vineyard to thank the police officer who helped save him and his uncle’s life during a fishing trip.
Almost seven years ago, on August 3, 2016, Louis B and his uncle were preparing to fish off the Oak Bluffs town beach in Nantucket Sound when their dinghy capsized causing them to fall into the ocean and tread water until crews could rescue them.
Town lifeguards along with officers aboard the Oak Bluffs Police-Fire rescue boat brought the men to safety.
Every summer since that incident, Louis visits the Island and makes the point to stop by the Oak Bluffs police station to say hello and thank you to Sergeant LaBell, who was one of the first responders who pulled him and his uncle out of the water on that day.
Just last week Louis stopped by the station and took a photo with Sergeant LaBell.
“We will see you again next summer, Louis!”--Oak Bluffs Police posted on Facebook.
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