Woman who lost her leg in boating accident meets dispatcher who helped save her life
By Sarah Mankowitz
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FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Nichole Hall, who lost her leg and part of her hip in a boating accident in 2024, recently met Vicki Nisbet, the emergency dispatcher who answered the 911 call, in an emotional reunion in Lee County.
Nisbet, who works in emergency communications for Lee County Public Safety, recalled the moment she received the call.
“I remember exactly where I was sitting, what I was doing at the time. And it’s nice to be able to hug the person that you helped,” she said.
Reflecting on the significance of the encounter, Nisbet added, “We know we make a difference every day, but to really see it in person and to like, touch and hug the person like that, that just makes all the bad days better.”
Hall expressed her gratitude and the emotional impact of meeting Nisbet.
“I feel like I have to hug you, so a little bit of teary eyes, because it is such an impactful moment to be able to meet anybody who was there. I’m here because of her,” Hall said.
She continued, “I’m so grateful to be alive. And life is so beautiful. And everybody was part of my journey, so I’m just really grateful.”
The reunion allowed both Hall and Nisbet to put a face to the name of someone who had a significant impact on their lives, highlighting the importance of gratitude and human connection.
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