Video: Police save lives of daughter, father found sinking in truck in Schuylkill River
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A father and daughter are safe on land thanks to the quick-thinking of a few "selfless" police officers, whose heroic actions were captured on video.
The dramatic rescue began when an officer patrolling Riverfront Park in Norristown saw a truck accelerate towards the Schuylkill River earlier this week.
The truck crashed into the water, ending up in the middle of the river.
A young girl was seen in the bed of the sinking truck as other officers arrived on scene.
The situation became even more dangerous after police discovered the girl couldn't swim, and her father was unable to rescue her.
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Bodycam footage captured the moment one officer ran into the water as the truck became completely submerged.
"The current of the river easily could have pulled them both away," Norristown Police said.
Thankfully, the officer was able to bring both the father and daughter safely to shore with the help of his fellow officers.
The pair were taken to a local hospital, but police say they did not appear to be injured. No officers suffered any injuries.
"Officer Butterworth's heroic actions saved the lives of these two people, who possibly not have survived if it were not for his selfless and immediate actions," said Acting Chief of Police Michael Bishop.