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Hero in the Flames Saves Two Teens | Des Moines News
On July 14, Alex Horak raced to save two teenage brothers from a burning car after a train collided with it, carrying thousands of gallons of ethanol. Flames roared, debris scattered — but Horak didn’t hesitate. He pulled the boys to safety, risking everything. Sheriff Roger Fisher called it a life-saving act. The teens, now recovering in a Minnesota hospital with serious injuries, owe their survival to Horak’s quick action. Though he calls himself just a bystander who did what had to be done, the community is honoring him — and two emergency dispatchers — with a ceremony. His bravery is a…
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