Footage has been shared of the moment two Chambers County Police Officers risked their own lives in order to pull a man from a burning vehicle.
As the first Officer, Deputy Carrington runs to the scene, a bystander shouts to him: “Please, please, pull him out – he’s right there”.
In the footage, Deputy Carrington can be heard to say to his colleague that it’s “too hot” and that he needs help.
Deputy Boznango also tries to pull the man from the vehicle and they both battle against the heat to release the man as the vehicle becomes consumed in flames.
After they pulled the male from the car, they immediately cover him in water from an adjacent puddle.
The heat from the flames was so intense that some of the Officers equipment which is worn on their vests and utility belts actually melted.
The male rescued is said to be in a serious condition.
This is just one example of the risk officers take in order to try and save the life of a complete stranger.
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