Video shows NJ officers who pull the man out of the burning vehicle

Clark, NJ – three Clark police officers are recognized for their actions after saving a man who is caught in a burning vehicle. Patch reported.

According to the Clark Police Department, Sergeant Pedro Oliveria, officer Teriq Ricks and officer Giovannina Prisco responded to a crash of single vehicles on May 12th. On arrival they found the car on fire, although the driver could not flee.

The body cama video published by the police shows that the officials try to communicate with the captive man while smoke and fire intensified. Although the officers suffer from smoke, they repeatedly encouraged the driver to crawl on them while trying to break the windows.

“Snap my hand. Snap my hand. Snap me”, an officer can hear screaming. After several efforts, an officer partially crawled into the car to reach the victim.

“I have your brother. I have you,” says an officer while finally contacting the driver.

The officials only left the man a few moments before the vehicle was completely devoured into flames. The rescue took less than four minutes.

The 46-year-old driver was treated at the crime scene and taken to a local hospital. His condition was not published publicly.

“These officers showed extraordinary bravery under life -threatening conditions,” said captain Miguel Acabou, representative of the Clark Police Department. “Your crucial actions and commitment to protect the life of others illustrate the best of our profession.”

All three officers suffered minor injuries and were treated for smoke inhalation.

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