Posted on 02/19/2007 9:36:18 AM PST by Marie2
BELLMORE, N.Y. (AP) - Three young brothers who fell through ice into a frigid creek were rescued by a teenage neighbor who heard his mother's frightened screams for help, police said.
The brothers, ages 8, 10 and 16, were out walking around Sunday afternoon when they ventured onto the Bellmore Creek's icy surface, which gave way, plunging them into the water, Nassau County police said.
Area resident Maryann Rosati saw the boys in the water behind her home and yelled for help.
Her 18-year-old son, Thomas Rosati, a high school senior, heard her screams and ran outside to a dock on the creek while his mother called police. He pulled the three boys to safety before police arrived.
"They were like yelling, saying like they're going to die," he recalled. "And I was like, 'You're not going to die. Just grab my hand.'"
The three brothers were evaluated by members of the Bellmore Fire Department before they were released to their father at the scene, police said.
Great story. Now if the hero could like, drop the "like" affectation from his speech, he would be better served in the future. You know.
Bravo!
I'm an old cynic, but tears are involved.
Great story and for our survival as a civil society - there must exist more young men of character "like" Thomas Rosati.........
God bless you, Thomas, and may you continue to be a blessing all the days of your life.
Good story, good ending.
Great story and for our survival as a civil society - there must exist more young men of character "like" Thomas Rosati.........
WE HAVE PLENTY OF THEM, THEY ARE IN IRAQ FIGHTING TWOT.
I hope we have plenty of them....don't see them except for those in Iraq.
I agree with the dislike of the "like" so much in sentences. However, I think the rescue and bravery of this young man far exceeds his language at this time.
He's a hero. A REAL hero!
On the whole, I'd rather live next door to this young man than next to than the stereotypical English major. Like, ya know?
Yes I do!!!
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