Hiker trapped in whirlpool rescued by an off-duty officer using a cord from his backpack No Comments Uncategorized A quick-thinking off-duty officer helped save a 24-year-old hiker who was trapped in a whirlpool on Saturday. A quick-thinking off-duty officer helped save a 24-year-old hiker who was trapped in a whirlpool on Saturday. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)