Imagine almost dying. Okay, that’s pretty grim, so maybe not that. Imagine being in a really frightening situation, only to be saved, and then sent right to jail for an unrelated reason. If you can’t imagine that, trying getting in touch with 37-year-old Maine woman Kimberly Hayford, because she knows what it’s like.
According to the Associated Press, Hayford was saved by firefighters recently after she was stranded on a rock in a Maine river. When I wrote that sentence, I immediately thought of this just because of the word “river.”
But let’s get back to the story. As per The Bangor Daily News, Hayford was stranded thanks to her inflatable raft getting punctured by a rock. First responders rescued her, but then realized she had an outstanding warrant:
Kimberly Hayford, 37, and a man were stranded on a rock in the Saco River rapids in Limington over the weekend, according to York County sheriff’s deputies.
The inflatable raft the two were on was punctured and deflated, forcing them to climb onto a rock for safety.
First responders helped them get to shore where they checked the pair’s identification and checked for warrants, which is standard procedure.
Hayford was reportedly wanted for failing to pay a $720 fine after she was convicted for operating under the influence. That’s a really sucky situation. But at least Hayford was able to get off that rock.
