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An 8-year-old autistic girl who wandered into New York's Hudson River Saturday night is safe thanks to a quick-thinking witness who jumped in without hesitation. Troy police officers scaled a seawall to complete the rescue, bringing the child to safety without a single injury.
A stranger jumped into the Hudson River and held a child with autism above water for precious minutes until police could pull them both to safety. The hero kept the child safe despite being unable to climb out himself.
A quick-thinking fire crew pulled an injured swimmer to safety after a dangerous fall at a New York gorge. Despite the treacherous terrain and a 45-minute technical rescue, everyone made it home.