Kansas City police officers rescue woman from lake after drowning call
By Nick Sloan
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Two Kansas City police officers are being credited with saving the life of a woman Sunday afternoon.
The Kansas City Police Department said two officers jumped into a lake Sunday afternoon to rescue a woman who was struggling in the water.
Police said Officers Manley and Hawley were dispatched to a report of a possible drowning near Pittman Road and East 43rd Street.
When they arrived, they found two people in the water, including one person who was deep in the lake and fighting to stay afloat.
Both officers removed their gear and entered the water to rescue a young woman.
The department posted video of the rescue on its Facebook page.
Manley has been with the department for 26 years. Hawley began her career with the department four years ago.
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