Body cam video shows first responders forming human chain to save driver from sinking car

Digital Curator

(Video from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and CNN via CNN Newsource) —

Dramatic body cam footage shows first responders from Fairfax County, Virginia, making the daring decision to rush into a pond and form a human chain to pull a driver from a sinking car.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, in a social media post, said the driver received treatment for minor injuries after the rescue.

The footage shows rescuers linking arms and wading into the water to reach the driver.

One rescuer is heard saying, “It’s going down, it’s going down. He’s gotta get out.”

Another rescuer tells the team, “Take your vest off; it’s too much weight,” as the officer heads into the pond and links arms with other responders.

After pulling the driver from the car, more officers entered the water to help bring everyone back to dry land.

The department said the rescue reflects teamwork and training.

“This rescue is a testament to the teamwork training and dedication our Fairfax County first responders bring every day,” Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said on its post.

See the video in the player above