Escapee Buried in Muddy Pond Rescued by Firefighters: Attempted Murder Suspect’s Daring Fiasco
A dramatic turn of events unfolded when an attempted murder suspect, who had fled police custody, found himself trapped up to his armpits in a muddy pond. Christopher Pray, 39, made a daring escape from an Oregon psychiatric hospital, only to be ensnared by the forces of nature, requiring a rescue operation, according to the Oregon State Police.
In a perplexing sequence of events, Pray’s fleeting taste of freedom took a comedic twist as he became entrenched in a muddy pond in Portland, Oregon. Videos and images documented the efforts of Portland Fire and Rescue, who used ropes and a suspended ladder to extricate Pray from his muddy predicament.
Even though Pray attempted to provide a false identity to firefighters, his cover was blown when a vigilant hospital employee recognized him and alerted the authorities, as confirmed by state police sources.
Escaping the Impossible? Investigation Underway
The circumstances behind Pray’s escape from police custody are currently under investigation, as Oregon State Police seek to unravel how he managed to elude them. Despite being securely restrained with leg shackles, a belly chain, and handcuffs, Pray ingeniously managed to evade detection. He then seized an opportunity to abscond with a van in which he had been transported, capitalizing on the moment when the driver was temporarily outside the vehicle, as reported by the police.
From Dangerous Fugitive to Muddy Quandary
Pray’s initial escape prompted law enforcement to issue warnings to the community about his “extremely dangerous” status as a fugitive. Facing a slew of serious charges, including attempted aggravated murder, robbery, assault, and firearm possession, Pray’s criminal history is far from trivial.
Among his alleged offenses, Pray stands accused of a violent robbery in Multnomah County, Oregon, where he nearly took a woman’s life. Additionally, he faces charges related to a violent domestic altercation during which he reportedly used a tool to attack the victim.
A History of Evasion
This isn’t the first time Pray has attempted to evade authorities. Prior to his recent escapade, he made two previous attempts to evade arrest in June and August of the preceding year, highlighting a pattern of evading justice.
Pray’s journey took an unexpected twist when his escape ended in a quagmire. Despite his efforts to flee, he found himself caught up in a sticky situation, further complicating his already intricate criminal history.
(Note: The original article mentions Chris Eberhart as a reporter for Fox News Digital.)