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Clark County deputy reflects on life, losing his leg and an unshakable will to serve
Clark County deputy reflects on life, losing his leg and an unshakable will to serve
Clark County deputy reflects on life, losing his leg and an unshakable will to serve

Published on: 04/11/2025

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A 2023 snowstorm toppled a tree onto Deputy Drew Kennison's car, breaking his arm and crushing his leg, but not his will to rejoin the Clark County SWAT team.

News Source : https://www.kgw.com/article/news/regional/southwest-washington/clark-county-deputy-lost-leg-back-on-swat-team/283-d4d1ac66-ab46-491c-8949-2a367ca4ba46

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