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When a neighbour spotted what he feared was dead body, an Ottawa police officer scaled a building and jumped from one roof to another to aid the unconscious woman.

Sgt. Jason Riopel was on patrol downtown Saturday when the concerned citizen reported seeing the woman motionless on a rooftop from his balcony.

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When Riopel reached the woman, he and responding firefighters tended to her as she regained consciousness and helped her to the ground.

“We’re #HeretoHelp,” city police said. “Check on neighbours, friends and family – if you see something, say something.”