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Franklin County deputy rescues Georgia woman from water

Franklin County deputy rescues Georgia woman from water
Posted at 4:37 AM, Nov 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-12 23:38:47-05

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - A Georgia woman was rescued out on the water in Franklin County.

According the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, a woman fell into the water at the St. George Island Bridge on Sunday after losing her balance while fishing.

Officers say the woman could not swim but luckily she was able to tread water long enough for Deputy Wesley Creamer to come to her rescue.

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