JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Tow Truck Driver Saves The Day

JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Tow Truck Driver Saves The Day

JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Tow Truck Driver Saves The Day

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Today, the AWESOME is in Seagoville, Texas. Douglas Lane was driving through Seagoville when he spotted a  car stopped in the middle of the road and pulled over to check things out. That’s when he heard shouts for help coming from the icy water below. Without hesitation, Lane rushed to the culvert and reached down, grabbing hold of a man who had fallen into the frigid water. Police body camera footage later showed Lane clinging to the man’s sweatshirt hood, doing everything he could to keep his head above the surface. “He gave up fighting to stay above the water. I said ‘no, you’re not going to do that.'”As the freezing water and the man’s weight made it harder to hold on, Lane refused to let go. He called 911 and stayed locked in, even as the man began to lose strength. Minutes later, officers arrived and formed a human chain, pulling the man safely out of the culvert. He was rushed to the hospital, where police say he is still recovering. Lane plays down the term hero, saying he was just doing what he knows how to do best, help others, and THAT’S AWESOME.

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