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Army Football Player Larry Pickett, Jr. Rescues Man From Burning Vehicle Near West Point
Army football player Larry Pickett, Jr. rescued a man from a burning car near West Point after a crash into a utility pole.
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Army football player Larry Pickett, Jr. rescued a man from a burning vehicle near West Point early Sunday morning, the program told CBS Sports.
According to the Fort Montgomery (N.Y.) Fire Department, the car had crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames. Firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
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Pickettās father said his son, a defensive back for the Black Knights, ran toward the scene despite several downed power lines surrounding the crash site, pulling the man to safety before the fire spread out of control.
āThank you Jesus that this man will live to see another day!ā Pickettās father said in a social media post that included video of the incident. āI am so grateful for my son LJ for saving his life! Not only is he making an impact in the classroom and on the football field at the United States Military Academy at West Point, but heās also making a difference in his community!ā
Pickett, Jr. is in his second season with the Army football team and made his first appearance on the field in Fridayās overtime loss to Tarleton State.
āThis is more than a display of leadership; itās a testament to the character West Point is building in himāa readiness to go into the line of fire, not just for his country, but for anyone who needs it,ā Pickettās father said. āTo see that courage and selflessness in action firsthand was truly incredible.ā
āThank you to our daughter Lauren for capturing this moment on video! Also, a huge thank you to the Highland Falls Police Department, Highland Falls Fire Department, and all the first responders who arrived on the scene so quickly. Whenever we visit the Academy, itās a blessing to be surrounded by true heroesāboth on and off the field,ā he added.
