Video: Boston cop jumps in frigid waters to save woman

By Sarah N. Mattero
The Boston Globe

BOSTON — A woman was rescued from the Fort Point Channel Friday afternoon by a Boston police officer who jumped into the water to save her, authorities said.

Just before 1 p.m., the officer leaped into the water near the Summer Street bridge and swam out to assist the woman who was struggling to hang onto a float.

Using a life preserver, he managed to hold her above water until three firefighters jumped in to assist, Boston police said.

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