Two Florida sheriff’s deputies are being hailed as heroes after they saved the life of a man who was trapped in a burning vehicle.
The deputies responded to the scene of an accident in Charlotte County early Saturday morning to find a man trapped in a vehicle engulfed in flames.
The deputies found the man’s seatbelt caught around his neck and upper body.
The heat from the fire was unbearable, making it difficult for the deputies to remain close to the trapped man for long periods of time.
Dashcam video captured deputies Garrett Parrish and Bryant Vasquez extinguishing the flames and using a pocket knife to free the man.
With the help of a good samaritan, the deputies pulled the man to safety.
Sheriff Bill Prummell applauded the deputies' courageous actions, stating “the job of a deputy is to act bravely in the face of danger, regardless of what lies ahead. These young men did just that. I couldn’t be prouder.”
The driver is in critical condition and is expected to survive.