Texas Pond Rescue
Two Texas youths praised as heroes after rescuing couple from submerged truck
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A pickup truck carrying a Texas couple crashed and sank into a pond, leaving one dead and one survivor. KKTV reports that Jim Hesse died two days after the wreck, but his wife Shirley Nallie-Hesse lived because two young men stopped to help. Garrett Mallett and Cooper Matthews pulled Jim from the submerged vehicle before emergency crews arrived.
Two Young Men Jump Into Action
When the truck plunged into the water, it sank quickly with both passengers trapped inside. According to KKTV, Garrett Mallett and Cooper Matthews happened to be nearby and saw the accident happen. The two men rushed into action without hesitation, diving into the pond to reach the couple.
The young heroes worked to free Jim from the submerged vehicle while a nearby firefighter also helped with the rescue. WLOX reports that their quick thinking and bravery gave Jim a chance to survive the initial crash. Emergency responders arrived and took both Jim and Shirley to the hospital for treatment.
Husband Dies Despite Rescue Efforts
Jim Hesse's injuries from the crash were too severe. He passed away two days after arriving at the hospital, according to KAIT8. Shirley survived the ordeal and the crash, making the young men's rescue attempt even more meaningful to the family.
Family Calls Rescuers 'Angels in Disguise'
Jim's daughter, Mikal Nallies, has spoken about what the rescue meant to her family. WBBJTV reports that Mikal called Garrett and Cooper "angels in disguise" for their selfless actions. The family is pushing for the public to recognize these two young men as real heroes who risked their own safety to help strangers.
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