NEW YORK, NY – While families across the city were gathered for holiday celebrations, the officers of New York City’s 9th Precinct were on patrol keeping the city’s subway system safe.
They came upon a male lying on F train tracks at the Second Avenue subway station in Manhattan. They quickly jumped onto the tracks below and pulled the man to safety before a train could enter the station.
Today, the two cops were recognized by the department.
“When a man was found laying unconscious on the subway tracks, Officer Marmolejos and Officer Mendez swiftly jumped into action and carried him to safety. We commend their bravery and professionalism. No one was hurt, and the aided was brought to the hospital for evaluation,” the NYPD’s 9th Precinct said in a statement.
Their quick response more than likely saved the man’s life.