Passerby Rescues Detroit Lakes Man from River After Accident

A man is pulled from the Otter Tail River near Perham after his car lands in the water.

Minnesota State Patrol says 75-year-old Kermit Lyngaas of Detroit Lakes was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The accident happened around 2:30 this afternoon and Lyngaas’ car floated about 100 yards downstream before a passer-by rescued him.