Soldier and dad save man from car fire
A college football player from the U.S. Military Academy and his father were hailed as heroes after rescuing a man from a fiery car wreck in upstate New York. The player, Larry Pickett Jr., and his father bravely pulled the man to safety from a burning vehicle, which had struck a utility pole and burst into flames. Larry Pickett Sr. acknowledged his son's courage in an Instagram post, where he described how Larry Jr. ran towards the burning car amidst dangerous conditions to save the man's life. The incident occurred while the family was returning from a dinner in New York City after attending a football game. Both men were praised for their quick actions and selflessness, with Larry Jr.'s coach and the U.S. Military Academy commending his bravery and readiness to help others in need. The man they saved expressed gratitude for their rescue and disbelief at the crash, highlighting the potentially tragic outcome if not for their intervention. This act of heroism exemplifies the values of courage and selflessness fostered at West Point.
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