In a rescue straight out of a movie, Los Angeles police officers made a rescue on Sunday afternoon that many would consider “plane” awesome.
The Los Angeles Police Department released footage of a rescue in which officers pulled a pilot from his plane just moments before it was struck by a metro train. The pilot was the only person on board when he made an emergency landing on the tracks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Foothill Division Officers displayed heroism and quick action by saving the life of a pilot who made an emergency landing on the railroad tracks at San Fernando Rd. and Osborne St., just before an oncoming train collided with the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/DDxtGGIIMo
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 10, 2022
The LAPD praised the officers on social media for their “heroism and quick action.”
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The unidentified pilot, who appeared in the footage to be bleeding from the face, was transported to a regional trauma center by LAFD paramedics. No fire resulted from the collision, and a minor fuel spill was contained by the firefighters. The LAFD reported no other injuries.
Social media users expressed their gratitude for the rescue made by the officers.
Like something out of a movie. Well done, boys.
— Beatrice Cardenas (@RealBetyCardens) January 10, 2022
When seconds count. These officers are heroes. https://t.co/S8qTNtHZXB
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 10, 2022
When real life looks exactly like an improbable movie sequence… wow. https://t.co/e0MjMIlxNQ
— David Pogue (@Pogue) January 10, 2022
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LAPD did not respond to the Washington Examiner’s request for comment.
