JOHNSON COUNTY —A man is recovering after a water rescue in Johnson County.
Just before 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, officers with the Johnson County Park Police Department were dispatched to Shawnee Mission Park's Off-Leash Dog Area regarding an unknown medical emergency involving a possible person in the water.
Prior to the arrival of emergency personnel, a park visitor noticed a dog interacting with her dog. The visitor subsequently observed the dog's owner, a man in his 60s, in the water and alerted emergency responders.
Officers arrived on scene along with personnel from the Lenexa Fire Department and Johnson County MED-ACT. Shortly after arriving, emergency responders located the man in the water. The male was unconscious but had a pulse.
Utilizing the Johnson County Park Police Department's patrol boat, officers and Lenexa Fire Department personnel worked together to safely transport the man from the water to a nearby ambulance. The man was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment.
Preliminary information suggests that the incident was accidental in nature, and there is no indication of foul play at this time.