Video captures dramatic rescue of man from burning car in Washington

dailycaller.com October 31, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

A man named Jacob Shook was rescued from a burning car in King County, Washington, after a crash on October 9. He fell asleep while driving and crashed off Newcastle Golf Club Road. Body camera footage shows deputies and citizens working together to save him as flames engulfed the vehicle. Shook suffered severe injuries, including broken ribs and burns, and is expected to remain in the hospital for at least four more weeks. Shook expressed gratitude to those who helped him escape. He has started an online fundraiser to cover his medical expenses.


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