Hero Officer Risks Life To Save Boy Being Electrocuted: 'I Gotta Get Him'
By Mike-Ross
Michigan police officers rushed to the aid of an 8-year-old boy in the midst of an electrocution, their sole focus being to rescue the child and ensure his survival.
"I need to help him."
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Recently released video footage from the Warren Police Department captures the intense moment when officers bravely saved a child from a dangerous electrical hazard. Upon reaching the scene, the officers found the 8-year-old clinging to a precarious wire.
"He's still alive. He's breathing," officers can be heard saying in the video.
Without hesitation they sprang into action.
"Luckily we were there already for a prior incident," recounted Corp. Det. Daniel Rose. "I turned the corner and I saw the boy laying there. I don't know what goes through your mind. Having kids, and you just get scared, and you have to react."
The child suffered burns to his hands and could be heard screaming as he regained consciousness.
Corp. Det. Daniel Rose provided comfort, assuring the frightened child that they were on their way to the hospital. The officers' quick thinking and collaborative efforts ensured they reached the hospital in a remarkable four minutes, with other police units blocking traffic along the way to save the child's life.
In recognition of their extraordinary heroism, Corp. Det. Daniel Rose and Officer David Chapman were honored with the Valor Award.
Watch the police bodycam footage below.
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