Two officers stripped their duty gear off and put on life jackets as fire rescue crews tethered the officers with rope so they could wade into the river to reach the woman, who was trying to avoid rescue, police said.
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After a brief struggle, the woman was brought to shore safely, Whitman said.
The woman was transported to a local emergency room for a medical evaluation.
Whitman said no charges are expected to be filed.
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