14-03-2025
Kewaunee County Sheriff's Office honors man who entered fully engulfed home to save pets and residents
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Kewaunee County Sheriff's Office commemorated a man who may have saved several lives last month.
On February 9, 2025, Mr. Laiken Tietjen was a casual passerby when he saw flames that fully engulfed a home.
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Laiken chose to take action, entering the home to help residents and their pets escape to safety.
Laiken was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation on Friday morning due to his heroic and valiant efforts. He accepted the award with his children, Millie and Cohwyn.
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'Thank you Laiken for your actions and example to us all,' the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Office said.
Laiken even commented on the post, thanking those who helped during the situation.
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