Dramatic Rescue Caught on Camera after Truck Plunges into Icy Water

1 Feb 2021: Stamford (CT) Fire Department water rescue response to Cummings Park for a vehicle into the water. Upon arrival, firefighters found 1 female occupant standing in the bed of the submerged truck. A second male occupant could not exit the cab and was trapped inside. Firefighters donned cold water rescue suits and use the aerial. of Truck 1 to remove both occupants. While in the process of attempting to free the occupant inside the vehicle, the vehicle fully submerged. Firefighters wear able to maintain physical contact with the occupant and force the small rear window and to safety.


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