Police, Fire Officials Work To Bring Person Off And Away From Railroad Trestle Over Missouri River

Police, Fire Officials Work To Bring Person Off And Away From Railroad Trestle Over Missouri River

PIERRE — Pierre/Fort Pierre first responders assisted in bringing an individual back to solid ground after they were found walking across the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern railroad trestle over the Missouri River between Pierre and Fort Pierre Tuesday. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers received a report just before four-PM of an individual walking along the bridge from Pierre toward Fort Pierre…

Walz says the incident was dangerous and dynamic for all involved…

Law enforcement spent approximately 15 minutes speaking with the individual; finally getting the person to get up on the track side of the span…

The person was taken to Avera St. Mary’s for treatment.