A 24-year-old paramedic, Kyle Prato, expressed gratitude to Officer Richard Esposito from the Suffolk County Police who rescued him from a freezing, muddy pit while searching for his dog, Stryker. During a reunion, Prato shared his panic as he sank into the cold mud. He noted the difficulties of holding onto thawing dirt and the relief he felt when a helicopter located him. Officer Esposito shared his determination to rescue Prato, ultimately risking his own safety to help. The incident highlights the risks associated with adventurous hikes and the bravery of first responders.
I feel nothing but thanks because if it wasn't for him, I might have sank further, and I'm not sure how that would have gone - but I'm very grateful.
Once the helicopter spotted me, I kind of felt more relieved.
I was trying to hold on to a frozen piece of dirt, but once a piece of dirt thawed, that's when I kind of sank a little further.
I'm not gonna let him sit in there, so I made my way out.
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