Florida police rescue amputee trapped in burning home, bodycam video shows

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- Police bodycam video shows the quick actions of officers trying to rescue a man trapped by fire.

Police in Cape Coral, Florida answered the call before the fire department got there.



A woman inside escaped but her husband, who is an amputee, was trapped behind a broken garage door.

The officer was able to pull him to safety.

The fire may have been caused by an oxygen tank explosion.
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