Rescue of a truck driver in the icy waters of Kentucky
In the heartland of America, the state of Kentucky is known for its horse racing, bourbon distilleries, music, and of course, the famous Kentucky Fried Chicken. Today, however, we are going to discuss an event that gripped the state and, indeed, the entire nation.
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Rescue scene, courtesy of Kentucky State Police
On the morning of February 23rd, in the small city of Frankfort, a truck driver found himself hanging precariously over a bridge, with the Kentucky River's icy waters below. The truck, carrying a heavy load, had crashed through the guardrails of the bridge due to an unknown reason.
"The driver was literally hanging by a thread, or rather, his seat belt," a witness recounted.
When the Kentucky State Police received the distress c...