Bodycam Shows Deputy Rescuing Child From Wisconsin Fire

An incredibly dramatic rescue in Racine County, Wisconsin, was captured on bodycam video this week after a sheriff's deputy pulled a young girl from a burning home during a fire that took the life of her mother and family dog. The Racine County Sheriff's Office posted the video on its Facebook page as part of an update on the incident, which happened Monday afternoon.

Deputies Arrive to Heavy Smoke and Reports of People Trapped

According to details from the sheriff's office and reported by CBS Chicago, deputies and firefighters arrived just before 3 p.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the home and were told two people were still inside. A deputy tried to go in through a garage door after hearing a child crying, but was pushed back by smoke. He then circled to the front of the home, where the dense conditions also forced another officer to back away.

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Deputy Fights Through Smoke to Reach Young Girl

The sheriff's office said the deputy then heard crying near the basement stairs and was able to get inside far enough to reach the girl. Bodycam video shows him carrying her out of the house, where she was handed to a nearby officer for medical care.

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Investigation Continues After Heroic Response

The first responders deserve plenty of credit for showing such courage in saving that young girl's life. The cause of the incident is still under investigation, though they do not suspect foul play.