CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. — A Candler County sheriff’s deputy is being praised for rushing into harm’s way to save someone trapped inside a burning car.
Footage from Sgt. Ashleigh Taylor’s body camera shows the stressful moment he ran into the woods toward the SUV that was on fire.
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The crash happened on Hwy. 46 just outside of Metter and the SUV wasn’t near the roadway. It traveled a good distance into a heavily-wooded area before it finally stopped.
Taylor had to smash the window open with a baton in order to get to the driver and eventually pulled them out. All this happened while the flames quickly spread and engulfed the SUV.
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After the driver was out safely, Taylor then rushed back in, to make sure no one else was inside.
In a Facebook post, Sheriff John Miles commended Taylor for his bravery and also the drivers who stopped by to assist.
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