Amazing Video Shows MN Chief Pulling Woman from Ledge

A passerby captured video of St. Paul District Fire Chief Conrad Ertz's heroic rescue effort Tuesday.
Aug. 9, 2017

A passerby captured cell phone video of St. Paul District Fire Chief Conrad Ertz slowly making his way toward a woman perched on the ledge of the Robert Street Bridge high above the Mississippi River and quickly pulling her to safety on Tuesday. The humble veteran firefighter later told reporters it was all just part of the job.

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