Man rescues woman from burning car in North Carolina
By Adrianna Hargrove
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FORSYTH COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A man is being hailed a hero for saving a woman from a burning car in Forsyth County.
“It actually feels good to be able to lend a hand to somebody or help somebody out,” Kevin Brooks said. “It makes me feel a little bit better.”
Brooks was traveling on Baux Mountain Road to help his wife with a flat tire when he saw the moment a woman crashed into a tree to avoid hitting a deer.
“As I came around the curb, she was turning, and the vehicle was going off the road at that time,” Brooks said.
He says he didn’t think twice about jumping into action. He jumped out of his vehicle and helped her get to safety. Moments later, the car was engulfed in flames.
“She was pretty much ambulatory and able to do everything and walk,” Brooks said. “I just helped her stay steady and get her to my vehicle and get her out of the way of danger.”
Brooks says the woman was shaken but grateful for his help.
“She was slightly stunned and dazed. She looked like she was trying to get her whereabouts back together,” Brooks said. “But she wasn’t hurt as far as I can tell too bad.”
In the digital age, where people are quick to pull their phones out instead of assisting, Brooks said taking action can help someone in an emergency.
“Try to stay prepared as you can. You never know what’s gonna happen or what you’re going to see. So just be prepared,” Brooks said. “If you have the opportunity to help somebody out, it’s always a good thing. Being nice doesn’t cost anything.”
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