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Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned In Bantam Lake Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned In Bantam Lake
Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned In Bantam Lake Friends of a 27-year-old Connecticut man who drowned while saving the life of his girlfriend's son are raising funds to help the family pay for a funeral. Related: 27-Year-Old Drowns In Litchfield County's Bantam Lake New Haven County resident Kyree Dowd of Meriden died on Saturday, June 8, in Litchfield County at the Point Folly Campground in Bantam. According to his Godmother, Tracey Dickerson, Dowd, who was known to be a strong swimmer, he jumped into the water when his girlfriend's 16-year-old son began yelling for help after being caught in a current. The teen was saved, but D…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Officers Rescue Residents From Burning Apartment House CT Officers Rescue Residents From Burning Apartment House
CT Officers Rescue Residents From Burning Apartment House Several Connecticut police officers, including two who were injured, are being lauded for rescuings residents from an apartment house on fire. The incident took place in Hartford County just after midnight on Monday, May 8 at 50 Hillside St. in East Hartford. According to Officer Marc Caruso of the East Hartford Police, officers were dispatched to a check welfare complaint at 50 Hillside St. While there, officers spotted heavy smoke coming from the first floor, which was completely unrelated to the initial check welfare complaint.  Officers called for the Fire Department and immediat…

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by Kathy Reakes