Pavia. “Courage, selflessness, and sacrifice. These are the distinctive traits of the women and men in uniform who ensure the safety and well-being of citizens on a daily basis. As demonstrated once again, the heroic rescue in Pavia, carried out by the officers of the State Police.” This was stated by the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, commenting on the happy ending drama that took place on Tuesday evening in Pavia: “Two patrols intervened near the bridge where a young woman had just thrown herself into the Ticino river. Without hesitation, the officers jumped into the freezing waters of the river, managing to save her. I have great respect and gratitude for these police officers for their noble gesture.”
The parliamentarians of Pavia also applauded the actions of the officers on the evening of Santo Stefano: “A tragic story did not end in tragedy thanks to the timely intervention of the law enforcement. I commend the officers of the ‘Volante’ in Pavia, who once again demonstrated their value and courage – commented Gian Marco Centinaio (League), Vice President of the Senate – by throwing themselves into the freezing waters of the Ticino river to save a fifteen-year-old girl, even risking their own safety. The ongoing investigations by the Police Headquarters will shed light on the incident, but in the meantime, a young life can continue its path. And that is the most important thing.” “I spoke to the Questore of Pavia, Nicola Falvella, to express my deepest gratitude to the two patrol officers who saved the life of the fifteen-year-old girl – echoed by Alessandro Cattaneo, deputy of Forza Italia -. The two officers did not hesitate for a moment to dive into the river to save her, performing a true act of heroism. Our deepest gratitude goes to them, as well as to all the men and women of our law enforcement who work every day to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens.”
