Florida Mechanic CRUSHED Under Car—Cops’ Dramatic Rescue Caught on Bodycam!
Tampa police saved a Florida man trapped under his car by lifting the vehicle and performing life-saving CPR in a race against time. 🌐 #News #TampaFL #Florida #Accident
TAMPA, FL – In a heart-pounding rescue caught on bodycam footage, Tampa police saved a Florida man trapped under his car during a maintenance mishap. The 26-year-old was pinned beneath the vehicle on Feb. 1 when officers rushed in, lifted the car, and provided life-saving aid just before paramedics arrived.
The Tampa Police Department shared the gripping footage, showcasing officers’ teamwork and urgency as they fought to save the man.
Man Trapped Under Car Sparks Emergency Response
The incident unfolded at a Tampa residence when the man became trapped under his car while performing maintenance.
As soon as officers arrived, the clock was ticking. The video shows them working in unison to lift the vehicle and free him, initiating life-saving measures within seconds.
CPR and Defibrillator Deployed
“Start CPR,” an officer is heard saying in the video, as another grimly reports, “No pulse, no pulse.”
The urgency heightened when one officer mentioned grabbing an “ED,” shorthand for an automated external defibrillator.
The portable device, critical during cardiac arrest, was used while officers worked to stabilize the man.
Police Praise Quick-Thinking Officers
“Thanks to the rapid response of our officers, they worked together to lift the car off him and provide critical life-saving care,” police said in a statement.
The department credited their teamwork and immediate action as key factors in saving the man’s life.
The rescue stands as a chilling yet powerful example of how seconds can make all the difference in emergencies.
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