Man on vacation makes 2 rescues in 2 consecutive days
October 8, 2012
A man vacationing in Florida happened to be at the right place at the right time, not once, but twice. Gus Hertz saved the lives of three people in two consecutive days.
The first rescue came while Hertz's wife was looking out their condo window and witnessed a car drive straight into the water.
The driver of the vehicle suffered a diabetic episode causing him to pass out at the wheel. Hertz, as well as a local fisherman, rushed to the scene and pulled the man from his sinking car. The driver, Demetri Provias, was rushed to the hospital and released later that day.
The next day, Hertz decided to plan a calm, relaxing day of fishing. Little did he know he was going to be involved in another amazing rescue.
A small plane crashed right into the water where Hertz was fishing.
"It started to descend and about 500 yards away I saw a huge splash, and it flipped over, and I thought oh my gosh, here I go again,” Hertz told reporters.
Hertz quickly drove his boat over to the crash site and pulled the pilot and his sole passenger from the plane and onto his boat.
Hertz dropped the couple off on shore and quietly went on his way. He continues to remain humble about his heroic actions.
"I did what anybody else would do, there was nothing spectacular about it, except it happened twice in a row."
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Cockatiel Keeps Owner Awake With Earth, Wind & Fire Performance
Meet Bruce: The Mysterious Cat With A Unique Coat
The Cat At This AirBnB Leads Guests On Memorable Hikes Along The Appalachian Trail
Woman Announces Her Passing On LinkedIn, Her Message Is Spreading Far And Wide
The World's Most Expensive Cow Sells For Over $4 Million
Mom Asks For Help After Husband Suggests The 'Worst Name Ever' For First Child
Teddy Has Had Enough! Baby Has Hilarious Reaction To 'Happy Birthday' Song
Simon & Garfunkel Sing 'Baby Got Back' Instead Of 'Sound Of Silence' In Hilarious Mashup
Wild Crow Becomes Little Boy's Self-Appointed Godfather
Dad With Triplets Conquers Home Depot
Mom Knows Best: Baby Bever Tries To Swim, Gets Sent Back To His Room