After a man in a wheelchair fell from the New York City subway platform onto the tracks, another commuter jumped to the rescue and saved his life. Video of the incident goes viral online and the man is hailed as a hero.
The incident occurred minutes before a train approached Union Square station on the same track and the announcement of the train’s arrival was heard. While witnesses heard the man almost cry, the Samaritan, without any hesitation plunged in to help him outside.
With the help of other passengers on the platform, the rescuer was able to pick up the man just in time. The video showed the train arriving around the corner immediately after arriving at the platform.
This afternoon in Union Square, a man in a wheelchair somehow ended up on the subway tracks. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan jumped in and saved the man about 10s before the train pulled into the station. Big thumbs up to whoever jumped in to help! #subwaycreatures pic.twitter.com/Uhx2drg2NH
– Rick (@SubwayCreatures) August 4, 2021
Lauren Mennen, who saw it all, explained why she decided to record the moment on camera. “A man jumped straight into action. He didn’t think twice if he was going to go on these tracks, ”Mennen said. CBS New York. “I was like, people need this. There are heroes in action and I was like I was going to wave at the train and everything will be fine, ”she added.
While there were comments about people just recording the incident on their phones instead of helping, she remarked, “I hope people take some positivity out of this. “
According to New York Post, police said the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The man, who fell on the rails, was taken to Bellevue hospital for a medical examination. However, he was conscious and alert, and was in stable condition, according to the report. “The Good Samaritan and the man have not been identified,” police said.
Video of the rescue quickly went viral on social media platforms. Many praised the brave man risking his own life to save the man of differing abilities and highlighted “the spirit of New York”.
The people are good. The people are good. People are good… https://t.co/QhhGchjKxf
– Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) August 5, 2021
There are some very good people in this world who care about others. Sometimes we need a reminder. https://t.co/C8v6mVZrsv
– Dr Rob Davidson #GetVaccinated (@DrRobDavidson) August 5, 2021
Need to know where to get a taxi or a bagel? Don’t ask us New Yorkers. Need to save your life? To ask. https://t.co/Dx3x9B2dZJ
– Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) August 5, 2021
Wow. What a hero! https://t.co/GLiW6LZgPP
– Lindsay Tuchman (@LindsayTuchman) August 4, 2021
OK this is MAGNIFICENT !!! Restore my faith … https: //t.co/0bidmKEIqU
– Barron H. Lerner (@barronlerner) August 5, 2021
Wow. With a few seconds to spare. Give this man a key to the city. A hero. https://t.co/oAQpBhoWy9
– Sandwich Lady (@jessepstein) August 5, 2021
When needed, that’s how New Yorkers respond. ❤️
Also, can we have a metro system that respects and gives dignity to all its users? ! https://t.co/qCChwkVhlB
– noel hidalgo • (@noneck) August 4, 2021
Jesus hearing the announcement as soon as they were on the tracks is a moment of pure anxiety. glad they are safe!
– Adorabirb! 🍥 (@Adorabirb) August 4, 2021
Wow !! So scary!
– Didda629 🏈💜💛🐕🐾🏖☀️😎 (@ didda629) August 5, 2021
Thin!!! Respect! pic.twitter.com/SQp90cRFnW
– DFBR: 12 798-4 777-416 (@ KingFitch_H19) August 4, 2021
Real New Yorkers come together, especially in times of crisis.
– Michael Dolan (@mikedolanny) August 5, 2021
Thank you for sharing. It was a wonderful act of kindness to see them all save this man’s life. To everyone who helped, thank you.
– Vanessa Frenzel (@Vanessa_Frenzel) August 5, 2021