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DPS paramedic dies in the line of duty

October 13th, 2008, 10:11 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Eddi Trevizo

A mountain rescue ended tragically with the death of a Department of Public Safety paramedic who was fatally injured Monday afternoon.

 

Bruce W. Harrolle, 36, was fatally wounded by the rotating blade of a helicopter. Harrolle was assisting in a mountain rescue of two hikers stranded near Bell Rock in the Sedona area about 3 p.m. No other injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, said DPS officials.

 

Harrolle was a nine year DPS veteran; he is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral arrangements and further information about services is pending, according to DPS authorities.

 

Check evtrib.com for updates.

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