A Fall River paramedic is receiving recognition after he attempted to rescue someone from the Taunton River last week.

Fall River Emergency Medical Services Chief Bethann Faunce described paramedic Edward Holland’s actions Friday morning as “nothing short of meritorious.”

Faunce said first responders were called to Charles Street after learning someone there may be in need of medical attention.

Holland and his colleagues immediately began searching for the person, according to Faunce. National Grid employees working nearby told them the person in question appeared to be unsteady and was last seen walking near the end of Birch Street.

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