Nashville Firefighters Recovery Body of Officer who Drowned
Source Firehouse.com News
Firefighters recovered the body of a Metro Nashville police officer who died in an attempt to rescue a suicidal woman early Thursday.
Eric Mumaw, 44, was one of several officers who tried to save the the 40-year-old woman after her car rolled into the Cumberland River around 4:30 a.m.
Mumaw fell off the edge of the boat ramp and officer Nick Diamond was unable to hold on to Mumaw, according to The Tennesean.
"I know he died doing what he loves. He loved his midnight shift and he gave his life," Metro Police Chief Steve Anderson said. "I know his whole detail is over there. They're grieving. They're going to miss him."
Diamond, and the woman, Juli Glisson, were able to swim back to the river bank.
Another officer was unsuccessful in his attempt to get to Mumaw.
A Nashville fire department diver located Mumaw's body about 70 yards from the boat ramp around 8 a.m.
"Our hearts are heavy today and thoughts and prayers are with Metro Police," the Nashville Fire Department tweeted this morning.