Two police officers in Michigan have been recognized for their extraordinary bravery after saving a young boy from a life-threatening situation. Officer David Chapman and Corporal Daniel Rose were awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for their heroic actions in rescuing a child who had been electrocuted by a downed power line.
The incident occurred on August 30, 2022, near McKinley Elementary School in Warren. While pursuing a suspect, the officers noticed a child grasping a live power line hanging just four feet from the ground. The boy’s older brother was desperately trying to pull him away with a backpack.
Without hesitation, Chapman and Rose rushed to the scene, risking their own lives to free the child from the dangerous wire.
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Knowing that the boy needed immediate medical attention, and with fire personnel delayed due to storm-related emergencies, the officers made the quick decision to transport the boys to the hospital themselves. They reached Henry Ford St. John Hospital in just four minutes.
The Carnegie Medal, established in 1904, recognizes individuals who risk their lives to save others. Both officers expressed gratitude for the award but emphasized that they were simply doing their duty.
Acting Police Commissioner Charles Rushton praised the officers’ quick thinking and bravery, stating that “officers Rose and Chapman responded without hesitation and confronted danger and worked together to save a child’s life.”
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