Volunteer, deputy honored for golf course rescue

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 292

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Dean Murray and volunteer EMT Barry Luke with East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) were honored by EJFR for their “heroic actions” while responding to a call on Jan. 27.

Murray was the first to arrive at the Port Ludlow Golf Course after a woman there became stuck in the mud while attempting to retrieve a golf ball from a pond, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).

He searched the …

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