Burleson County Sheriff Recognizes Lifesaving Efforts
Screen shot from the Burleson County sheriff's office Facebook page. The Burleson County sheriff recognizes two men for lifesaving efforts at Lake ...
March 25, 2023
8:58 PM
Screen shot from the Burleson County sheriff's office Facebook page. The Burleson County sheriff recognizes two men for lifesaving efforts at Lake Somerville. Sheriff Gene Hermes presented deputy Marshall Bengs and a citizen, Nathan Benn, who heard the yells of two men who fell out of their kayak and into the water about 35 yards from shore near the Birch Creek Unit dock. According to a news release, the award is presented 'to individuals who perform a lifesaving act under extreme circumstances.
Bill Oliver