New Jersey dad tosses 3-yr-old son from window of burning building to save him. Viral video
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The short video was captured by the body camera worn by one of the rescue officers. As per Fox News, an officer called out to the man to pass the baby.
In a terrifying incident from New Jersey, US, a father was forced to toss his baby and also jump himself from the second floor window of a building. A fire broke out on the second and third floors of the South Ridge Wood Apartment Complex on March 7 in the morning. A video of the whole incident was posted on Twitter by So Brunswick PD and has been viewed over 7k times.
The short video was captured by the body camera worn by one of the rescue officers. As per Fox News, an officer called out to the man to pass the baby. The father was hesitant at first, but as the fire intensified and engulfed the whole building, he had no option but to toss his son. The firefighters at the scene urged the father to pass the toddler. As the scared dad tossed his son from the second floor window, the firefighters cushioned the blow and successfully caught him. After a few seconds, they were also able to catch the father after he jumped off. The father and son, luckily, escaped with only minor injuries.
“ The rescue was captured on officers' bodyworn camera. Dad throws child out 2nd floor window to officers and firefighters, then jumps to escape flames consuming apartment building,” reads the caption of the post.
Watch the video here:
Rescue captured on officers' body worn camera. Dad throws child out 2nd floor window to officers and firefighters, then jumps to escape flames consuming apartment building. pic.twitter.com/Ku5jQ6sOUy