Illinois Sailor Saves Driver from Burning Car

A Navy sailor who had just finished boot camp is being called a hero after saving a guy from a burning car at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.

Fire Breaks Out in Macy’s Parking Garage

According to the police, fire broke out Saturday afternoon on the upper level of the Macy’s parking garage after the driver reportedly suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle then burst into flames, sending smoke throughout the area and damaging three nearby cars.

Sailor’s Quick Thinking Saves a Life

That’s when William Thompson, the new Navy sailor, leapt to action. Thompson told ABC 7 in Chicago, “It’s like everything the Navy taught me just instantly erupted inside of me.”

Thompson smashed the car window and, with some help from a few other folks, pulled the driver out before the fire could spread. He suffered a few cuts in the process, but says it was worth…..

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