Fire department commended for water rescue
The Lehighton Fire Department was recognized by Lehighton Borough Council this week for its role in the water rescue Aug. 13 in which a group of 215 rafters were rafting along the Lehigh River. Fifty rafters needed to be rescued. Accepting the commendation from borough Mayor Clark Ritter on behalf of the fire department is Lehighton Fire Chief Patrick Mriss (at left). TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS
The Lehighton Fire Department was recognized by Lehighton Borough Council this week for its role in the water rescue Aug. 13 in which a group of 215 rafters were rafting along the Lehigh River. Fifty rafters needed to be rescued. Accepting the commendation from borough Mayor Clark Ritter on behalf of the fire department is Lehighton Fire Chief Patrick Mriss (at left). TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS
