Breathtaking moment NYPD cops attempt to rescue a man who fell on Manhattan subway tracks before lifting him to safety before the train passes
- Video shows the heroism of New York police officers rescuing a man who fell onto the tracks just before a train arrived at a subway station
- The incident happened Thursday afternoon at the train station at 116th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem
- Police were alerted by Straphanger that a 40-year-old man had fallen on a northbound Line 6
- Bodycam footage shows two police officers – identified only as Officers Victor and Bokth – running towards the northbound entrance
- They were then able to grab the unidentified man’s arms and legs and bring him onto the platform in what the NYPD said was “seconds left.”
A heart-wrenching video shows the heroism of New York City police officers as they rescue a man who fell onto the tracks at a Manhattan subway station just before a train departed on Thursday.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon at the train station at 116th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem.
Police were alerted by Straphanger that a 40-year-old man had fallen on a northbound Line 6.
This station does not have a mezzanine connecting the northbound and southbound lines, meaning officers had to race against time up the stairs to exit the southbound line and toward the fallen man on the northbound line reach.
Bodycam footage shows two police officers – identified only as Officers Victor and Bokth – running towards the northbound entrance.
A heart-wrenching video shows the heroism of New York City police officers as they rescue a man who fell onto the tracks at a subway station just before a train departed on Thursday
The incident happened Thursday afternoon at the train station at 116th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem
Police were alerted by Straphanger that a 40-year-old man had fallen on a northbound Line 6
This station does not have a mezzanine connecting the northbound and southbound lines, meaning officers had to race against time up the stairs to exit the southbound line and toward the fallen man on the northbound line reach
Bodycam footage shows two police officers – identified only as Officers Victor and Bokth – running towards the northbound entrance
When they finally arrived, they found that another person had gone down to the platform to try and help the fallen man.
A third officer, identified as Officer Gregorek, attempted to render medical assistance while awaiting further assistance.
They were then able to grab the unidentified man’s arms and legs and bring him onto the platform, which the NYPD said was “seconds left” before the 6 train arrived.
The police officers were almost in danger themselves, one of them didn’t immediately jump back onto the platform before the man who had been providing medical assistance escorted the officer to safety.
As the video shows, train 6 arrived safely on the northbound track 4 seconds later.
The rescued man was taken to a local hospital with injuries to his right hand and back but is in stable condition.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell praised the officers in a tweet that included the video: “The exploits of NY’s Finest never cease to amaze me. Courage has become second nature for officers at @NYPD25Pct, who rescued a man from an oncoming train after he accidentally fell onto the subway tracks in Manhattan yesterday. Join me in saluting these great cops!’
The rescue comes at a time of increased police presence in New York City’s underground amid a crime wave that has wreaked havoc on the subways.
When they finally arrived, they found that another person had gone down to the platform to try and help the fallen man
The police officers were almost in danger themselves, one of them didn’t immediately jump back onto the platform before the man who had been providing medical assistance escorted the officer to safety
Police officers were able to grab the unidentified man’s arms and legs and bring him onto the platform, which the NYPD said was “seconds left” before the 6 train arrived
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell praised the officers in a tweet that included the video
Crime in the transit system has increased, but crime represents a small fraction of the subway system’s passengers and is coming as ridership has also increased.
According to New York City statistics, transit crime increased 38 percent in 2022 from the same point in 2021, while citywide crime increased 29 percent from the previous year.
There were 1,462 offenses between early 2021 and mid-November – but so far this year there have been 2,019, a dramatic increase.
In October, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered an additional 1,200 hours of overtime per day for police officers to patrol the subway to keep New Yorkers safe.