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Students Rescue Missing Woman Trapped Under Bridge for 24 Hours

9/5/2026

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Students River Smith, Xavier Irvine and Arnold Swaney rescued a woman trapped under a bridge.
They called 911 after hearing her shout for help and learning she had been under the bridge over 24 hours.
St. Ignatius Police Chief Jason Acheson said the students’ actions likely saved her life.
Authorities transported her to a hospital while withholding her condition and identity.
Police noted the woman had been recently reported missing.

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Students River Smith, Xavier Irvine and Arnold Swaney rescued a woman trapped under a bridge.
They called 911 after hearing her shout for help and learning she had been under the bridge over 24 hours.
St. Ignatius Police Chief Jason Acheson said the students’ actions likely saved her life.
Authorities transported her to a hospital while withholding her condition and identity.
Police noted the woman had been recently reported missing.