Updated: 6:14 PM EST February 28, 2021
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. Four brothers are being called heroes on Sunday after rescuing an 81-year-old man who had fallen through the ice on a Monroe County pond.
The Monroe County Sheriff says the quick actions of Paul Motylinski and his brothers Patrick, Benjamin, and Philip could have potentially saved the man’s life.
Motylinski was driving on N. Custer Rd. near Baldwin, just after 2 p.m. when he noticed a man struggling in the water with only his head and upper shoulders above the surface.
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After calling 9-1-1 Motylinski called his brothers, who were at their mother’s home nearby.
4 brothers rescued an elderly Monroe County man trapped in freezing pond
By Jack Nissen
RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities in Monroe County say an elderly man was rescued from drowning after four brothers sprung into action Sunday afternoon.
The Monroe County Sheriff credited the actions of four brothers with saving the life of an 81-year-old man from the area
The informal rescue operation happened in Raisinville Township after Paul Motylinski was traveling down Custer Road when he noticed someone had fallen through the ice of a nearby pond.
The individual appeared to be in distress and only his head and upper shoulders will visible.
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