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Officer saw an 8-year-old being electrocuted — risked his own life to pull the kid from the brink

The officers found the boy lying on the ground and jumped into action, exposing themselves to danger and it made all the difference

BY ANGELINA DSOUZA

PUBLISHED 4 HOURS AGO

(L) Little boy recovering in hospital after accident. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images| David Sacks), (R) Police officer alertly responding to distress call. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images| Azman Jaka)

Being brave requires one to be willing to expose themselves to potential danger and risk. The Warren police officers are being commended for their courage and valor in rescuing an 8-year-old who was electrocuted, per FOX 2 Detroit. Corporal Detective Daniel Rose and Officer David Chapman, who responded to the call and arrived on scene, didn’t hesitate to put themselves in the face of danger and save the boy. Their swift and selfless action helped rescue the boy while he was still breathing, thus saving his life. According to Electrocution Lawyers PLLC, 1,000 people die, while 30,000 people are injured every year as a result of electricity-related accidents.

Brothers walking back from school alone. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Imgorthand)

The police officers revealed that they had been making their way for another distress call when they heard a "priority call” for their area. “And when you heard them call 'Priority,' I turned the corner and I saw the boy laying there. I don't know what goes through your mind. Having kids, you just get scared and you have to react,” the corporal detective remarked. In footage revealed, the officers made their way to the scene and spotted a boy lying on concrete after being electrocuted. His brother was next to him but was fine and was frantically crying.

Police officer responding to emergency call. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by kali9)

With other officers also arriving on the scene, they quickly assessed the situation and jumped into action. “I gotta get to him,” one of the officers said. As both began making their way to the kid, they first lay their gloved hands on the ground and slowly assessed the magnitude of the current. Then they quickly proceeded to drag the boy by his legs to safe ground, away from the current. As the officers got him to safety, they checked for breathing and found a pulse. “Stay with me buddy, stay with me,” Officer Rose kept speaking, to try and keep the boy as conscious as possible.

Danger sign for electric hazard. (Representative Image Source: Pexels| Photo by Griffin)

He had visibly burnt hands but the officers didn’t stop giving their best to help the boy. They checked him and tried to comfort him while speaking to him continuously. "We don’t know what we’re going into, we just know that we have to do something. If we don’t, nothing gets done,” Chapman remarked. They continued to speak to the boy, who slowly started coming to his senses and made contact through sounds. The officers quickly carried the boy and got him into their car to get to the hospital. Safe in the officer’s arms, he was constantly being talked to so he knew he’d be alright.

Little boy smiling while recovering in hospital. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Morsa Images)

After a few moments, the boy let out a frantic cry, yelling in worry and pain. "I know, I know brother, we're going to the hospital," the officer assured him. They didn’t just provide first aid, they also comforted and calmed the boy on their way to the hospital. They continually reassured him and gave him the space to feel all he was feeling. “Let it out,” the officer remarked. The boy recovered and is safe today and the officers are to credit. "It’s not only writing tickets, it’s not going to actual crimes, it's serving the public — making sure people are safe. That, in essence, wasn’t a police matter but the police were there and thank goodness we were able to react and save a life,” Rose said.