Autistic teen rescued in Fairfield
Fairfield's dive team says it's relieved no one was hurt after rescuing a teen who has autism from a river. Police say the 19-year-old had been reported missing by family Saturday. They say they located
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May 21, 2012, 4:49 PM
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Fairfield's dive team says it's relieved no one was hurt after rescuing a teen who has autism from a river.
Police say the 19-year-old had been reported missing by family Saturday.
They say they located the teen on Harbor Road near the stone bridge where he had climbed on top of the wall and jumped into the water.
Police say they're thankful they were able to pull him out quickly.
The teen was treated and has been released to his mother.
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