Pulaski County, Arkansas – A multi-agency rescue effort on the Arkansas River helped bring an injured man to safety on Labor Day after he was hurt by a boat propeller.
The incident happened on the river near a sandbar located about six miles south of Terry Lock and Dam. The man was found injured on the sandbar after being involved in a boat propeller accident, prompting several Pulaski County agencies to respond.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol was among the first responders to reach the man. Deputies used a boat to travel to the sandbar and provide assistance before helping coordinate his evacuation from the area.
An air team from LifeNet also responded to the scene as emergency crews worked to get the injured man medical attention as quickly as possible. LifeNet transported him by air to a local hospital for treatment.
The rescue highlighted the challenges of responding to emergencies on the Arkansas River, particularly when an injured person is located away from roads or other easily accessible areas. In this case, the location on the sandbar required responders to use water and air resources to reach and transport the man.
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Pulaski County Government later pointed to the coordinated response as an example of different agencies working together during an emergency.
“This rescue is a reminder of what can happen when agencies work together with one goal in mind: helping someone in their time of need.”
The Labor Day incident brought together water patrol and air medical resources in an effort focused on reaching the injured man and getting him to a hospital.
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While few details about the circumstances surrounding the boat propeller injury were provided, the response showed how quickly multiple emergency services can be brought together when someone needs help on the river.
The man was ultimately transported to a local hospital following the rescue. The coordinated operation served as a reminder of the importance of emergency response teams working together, particularly in areas where access can be more difficult than on land.
