Civilian Honored for Heroic Rescue Following Pembroke Pines Plane Crash
A UPS driver has been officially honored for his heroic actions following a small plane crash in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Aniel Morejon witnessed a single-engine Beechcraft crash into a car dealership's parking lot and rushed toward the fiery wreckage. He successfully pulled the pilot from the burning aircraft just moments after impact. Both occupants of the plane survived the incident, which is under investigation by the NTSB. The Pembroke Pines Fire Department presented Morejon with a "Life Saving Award" to recognize his bravery.
Official Source: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-honored-for-heroic-actions-after-pembroke-pines-plane-crash/3816992/
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