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Jump Rope Hero Saves Teen from Icy Lake Rescue

David Fisher, famously known as “The Rope Warrior,” proved to be a real-life hero when he used his jump ropes to save a teenager from drowning in a frozen lake. The 61-year-old jump rope performer, known for his incredible skills and superhero-themed books, instinctively grabbed his ropes when he heard cries for help near his home in Westfield, Indiana. A teenage boy had fallen through the ice while trying to rescue his dog, and Fisher acted fast, throwing a rope to the struggling teen. After an initial fall back into the water, the boy managed to grip the rope and crawl safely to shore.

Fisher, who has performed for millions and holds multiple jump-roping world records, likened the moment to an Indiana Jones-style rescue. His quick thinking and bravery earned him and his son Felix the Lifesaving Citizen Award from the mayor of Westfield. The fictional Rope Warrior may fight aliens, but the real one just saved a life.


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