Connecticut Teen Rescued Mother And Three Children From Blazing Car
Sep 29, 2020 by apost team
Acts of heroism almost always inspire others and this recent rescue tale from Waterbury, Connecticut is certainly an incredible story. A young man named Justin saved a mother and her three children from a burning vehicle on September 9, 2020. His split-second thinking and incredible bravery is commendable, and he was rightly honored by the Police Department for his courageous act.
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This incident did not happen during a pivotal moment in a superhero film. Instead, things played out in real life in the Waterbury area when a teenager saved a family from a burning SUV.
18-year-old Justin found himself out and about in his hometown when a frightening sight caught his attention, reports CNN. Justin noticed an SUV caught fire, and he saw a woman and three children inside. While shocked, Justin was able to act. He started yelling at the family that the vehicle was on fire.
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The young man jumped into action just as the flames started to rage out of control. He helped the woman out of the vehicle and then pulled two of the children out. Justin saw a one-year-old baby in a car seat, and flames did not deter him. He saved the baby before the fire raged out of control, reported CNN.
Since SUVs run on gasoline, Justin put his life at risk not only by facing the flames but also dealing with a potential explosion. The young hero didn't think of such potential hazards. He knew someone needed to help the family, and he was the person up for the task. If Justin didn't save them, no one else could.
Seconds count during emergencies. Justin knew he had to act. The teenager notes that he acted on instinct. He stated that he would have wanted someone to save him as well if he was in the same situation. His empathy and courage are what compelled him to save the family while putting his life at risk. Local law enforcement drew attention to Justin's heroic actions. The police department honored him with a "challenge coin," an award given to officers who engage in an act of bravery.
Justin's story shows there are good and heroic people capable of rising to the action when needed. Tell others about his life-saving deed. Doing so may inspire others to step up when necessary.