(Chesterfield Township Police via SWNS)
By Ben Barry
This was the shocking moment rescuers crawled through thick smoke to save a 76-year-old man from his burning home.
Police body-worn footage captures the tense moment first responders rushed into a burning house in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, on Sept. 10.
Despite the flames and thick black smoke, officers and firefighters crawled inside to reach the trapped homeowner.
(Chesterfield Township Police via SWNS)
They found the elderly man gasping for air and fighting for his life.
The homeowner was rushed to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns to his body - and remains in a critical condition.
Director of Chesterfield Township Police, Brian Bassett: "Today’s actions by our police officers and firefighters exemplify the very best of public service.
"Their courage, quick thinking, and teamwork saved a life under incredibly dangerous conditions. I couldn’t be more proud of their heroic efforts and unwavering commitment to protecting this community."
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