3 strangers came to his aid at Monroe Falls. Weeks later, he’s still trying to find them.

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 5, 2026

On May 20, Anthony Pollard was swimming alone at Monroe Falls. It was a quiet, peaceful day, he said. The sun was shining and it was the perfect day to swim. About 10 minutes later, everything changed. Pollard suddenly went into shock. “My legs stopped working, my arms went rigid, and it felt like I was being stung by thousands of jellyfish all at once,” he said. He genuinely didn’t think he was going to make it back. He managed to kick toward the rocks and pull himself from the water. Pollard remembered seeing three young people nearby earlier. He tried calling for help. The group called 911. Five days after the incident, he posted a sign at Monroe Falls asking the trio to contact him. He has also shared his story on social media. More than two weeks later, Pollard is still searching for the people who helped him.