Lance Corporal Adam J. Marshall has been a dedicated trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol since June 2015. He transferred to Troop 5 in the Grand Strand area in September 2019. This trooper rescued a man and dog, demonstrating his continued commitment to service.
Trooper Rescued Man and Dog from Submerged Car
On a Sunday near Pawleys Island, L/Cpl. Marshall received an urgent call. It was about a man and his dog trapped in a car sinking into a pond.
With only a little over a mile between him and the scene, Marshall rushed to the location. There, he found the vehicle almost completely submerged in water.
The situation was dire. The only part of the car still visible above the waterline was the back window. Without hesitation, Marshall jumped into the pond and began working to free the trapped occupants.
He managed to break out the back window but struggled to locate the driver. The man was stuck and unreachable through the driver’s side door.
Midway Fire Rescue soon arrived and assisted Marshall in the rescue effort. Together, they were able to pull the driver to safety through the passenger side door. Meanwhile, the dog managed to escape the sinking vehicle and make its way to shore.
After the Trooper Rescued A Man and Dog
On shore, Midway Fire and EMS treated the driver before transporting him to the hospital. Fortunately, both the man and his dog are expected to make full recoveries.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety commended L/Cpl. Marshall and the Midway Fire Rescue team for their heroic actions. He highlighted their outstanding teamwork in a post shared on Monday.
Gratitude Shown to This Heroic Trooper
The victim’s son, Jacob, expressed his deep gratitude in a tweet, praising the courage of all involved. He specifically lauded Marshall’s fearless actions, recognizing the trooper’s willingness to risk his life to save others.
Marshall’s bravery has not gone unnoticed. Multiple agencies and community members have praised him for his selfless act. One towing company, Abba Towing Brandon, publicly honored him as a true hero.
The company shared a photo of the submerged car and expressed their admiration. They stated, “Adam Marshall saved these people today. He is a true HERO and genuinely cares about his community. I am blessed to know him!! He is one of the BEST!!”
L/Cpl. Marshall’s actions that day serve as a powerful reminder of the bravery and dedication of those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities.
Here is another story of a dog rescued from the water: excellentdogsclub.com/1972-2-dog-stuck-in-an-icy-lake-cries-to-rescuers/
Photos Courtesy of TWJ
