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State Chapters => California => Topic started by: rangerrebew on May 26, 2021, 10:50:54 am
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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
What a badass.
By James Clark May 24, 2021
When an off-duty Coast Guardsman witnessed a car crash on Highway 101 along the California coast, he didn’t hesitate before springing into action.
On July 5, 2020, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Gerrod Britton saw a car lose control while traveling north along the highway and crash on the road. The vehicle came to a stop on its roof, with three men trapped inside. And then it began to catch fire.
According to a citation for the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Britton reacted immediately. He quickly pulled over, called 911, and then without pause or consideration for his own safety, he ran to help. With the aid of a bystander, Britton flipped the car from its roof onto its side — the award makes no mention of equipment, and given the speed with which they acted, the duo presumably muscled their way through it.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/coast-guard-rescue-flaming-car/
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