Two Woodbury residents are being recognized for helping save a man from life-threatening hypothermia in October.

Pamela Khoury and Gregory Uhls were recognized Wednesday evening by the Woodbury Public Safety Department during a City Council meeting. The two were presented the Community Member Lifesaving Award, which is given to community members who have demonstrated courage and bravery in saving a life, according to the council.

At 2:45 a.m. Oct. 6, Khoury awoke to screams for help coming from outside of their home in southwest Woodbury. She woke up her fiancé, Uhls, and called police.

The two walked in the dark with flashlights toward a nearby pond and saw the man struggling.

After calling police, Uhls attempted to loop a rope around the man and pull him toward the edge of the pond.

Uhls was successful in his attempt and pulled the man through the water to a spot where first responders were able to enter, pull the man to shore and provide care.

“All I can say is, Pam’s ears saved this man’s life,” Uhls said to the council.

The man was 15 feet from land, his clothes were soaked through and while it was 55 degrees outside, the water was colder.

“It was a miracle that he could stay above water because it was very deep,” Uhls said.

Uhls said first responders arrived at the scene quickly after receiving their call and he was grateful for their help.

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“I am so proud of Sgt. Brett Roddy and Officer Stephanie Wallace for how they responded on Oct. 6,” Woodbury Public Safety Director Jason Posel said.

Khoury was hoping she would get a chance to meet the man who’s life she helped save at the council meeting on Wednesday.

“We don’t even know his name, but we’re just happy we could get people there to help him,” Khoury said.

Because of Khoury and Uhls’ actions, the man was quickly cared for and transported to the hospital.

“We did what anybody would do,” Khoury said.