Capt. Christopher Connolly was walking to his daughter’s school when he heard the chilling sound of someone falling through the ice. Rushing to the scene, Connolly found a child almost fully submerged, desperately clinging to an ice shelf while friends nearby struggled to pull them out.
Quickly assessing the situation, Connolly ensured the area was safe and that no additional victims were at risk. He then pulled the child out of the freezing water and called 9-1-1, administering first aid until police, firefighters, and an ambulance arrived.
“Captain Connolly’s swift and selfless actions saved a life that day,” said Chief Berchtold of the Teaneck Fire Department. “We are incredibly proud of him for his bravery and quick thinking.”…