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Army Football Player Larry Pickett Jr. Rescues Man from Burning Vehicle

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min6,404 views
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Heroic Rescue in Orange County

  • ⚑ Army football player Larry Pickett Jr. demonstrated incredible bravery by rescuing a man from a burning vehicle.
  • πŸ“ The incident occurred on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery, Orange County, New York, early Sunday morning.

Quick Action Amidst Danger

  • πŸš— Pickett Jr. was seen lifting the driver to safety just moments before the car became engulfed in flames.
  • ⚠️ He acted despite the presence of downed power lines, showcasing his courage and quick thinking.

Driver's Condition and Pickett Jr.'s Reflection

  • βœ… The driver was conscious and sustained what appeared to be minor injuries.
  • πŸ™ Pickett Jr. expressed gratitude for successfully rescuing the individual, noting that others present were hesitant due to the electrical hazard.

Character and Leadership

  • πŸŽ“ Pickett Jr. is a second-year student at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
  • 🌟 His father highlighted the rescue as a testament to the character and leadership being instilled at West Point.
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Heroic RescueArmy Football PlayerBurning VehicleOrange CountyFort MontgomeryRoute 9WDowned Power LinesUnited States Military AcademyWest PointLeadershipCourage
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