Man Loses Life In Sewage-Tank Puppy Rescue
By Sara Jerome,
@sarmje
A North Dakota man lost his life this month while saving a puppy from an uncovered sewage drain.
“Authorities say 19-year-old Jesse Wagner ... fell into an open 10-foot deep sewer drain,” KFYR reported.
Wagner entered the tank to retrieve the dog, the Associated Press reported, citing LaMoure County Sheriff Bob Fernandes.
“Fernandes says Wagner entered the tank to retrieve the animal, which crawled up onto his shoulders and was grabbed by Wagner's mother. But Wagner lost his grip and fell about 10 feet. It took rescue crews about 30 minutes to recover his body,” the report said.
“Wagner’s body has been sent to the medical examiner’s office in Bismarck for an autopsy,” KFGO reported.
More about Wagner, per The Bismarck Tribune:
Jesse James Wagner, son of Keith Wagner and Marie Fisher, was born March 9, 1998, in Bismarck. He grew up in the Driscoll area and attended school at Steele Public School. Jesse moved to Jud in 2016. Jesse was an Honor Student graduating from Kulm High School in 2017. Jesse participated in Skills USA and received a gold medal in Extemporaneous Speaking. He was going to Louisville, KY, to compete in Extemporaneous Speaking. Jesse loved his family and had a big heart and was always willing to help everyone. He loved animals, going hunting and playing with Legos when he was young.
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