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ParkingLotLizard t1_ixo53un wrote

Id say that’s all fine and dandy that this guy was able to rescue someone else and good on him. but just an FYI those subway platforms are WAY higher than you think, so if you at least can’t lift yourself out of a pool, don’t go on the tracks. That yellow tape will sit at least at shoulder height.

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MattJFarrell t1_ixosi9n wrote

I've been down there in a similar situation. Granted, I'm taller than average and was in pretty good shape back then, but adrenaline is a hell of a boost when you're hopping back out of the tracks. I smacked the hell out of my knee getting out and didn't feel it for hours.

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FrenchToastForDinner t1_ixo07wc wrote

Damn you can see the train coming at the end

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iliveoffofbagels t1_ixoxhgl wrote

Even more intense when you have the sound on... it is mostly just unclear noise, but it's slowly getting louder and louder building up legitimate tension

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Keyann t1_ixq3ad1 wrote

It sounded like it was much closer.

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k1lk1 t1_ixo0lc1 wrote

It's good people like this exist.

Folks if you're that wasted just hang back by the wall.

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chengjih t1_ixowe3a wrote

Remember, if there's a risk of the train coming into the station, turn on the flashlight of your phone and wave it left-right. It's the general signal to train operators to stop, and your flashlight might be more visible than a couple people down on the track.

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Definitely_wasnt_me t1_ixpze4c wrote

This and just run to the end of the track to give yourself more time and room (if you know which direction the train will come from). I always make a note of this when I’m in the platform in case I fall or get pushed.

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rcm21 t1_ixqhtih wrote

You should know which direction the train is coming from based on the traffic light things that light up red/green

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railsonrails t1_ixqzari wrote

That’s not always a good call — there are some track portions that are signaled for bidirectional service

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Pays_in_snakes t1_ixqqm6t wrote

Also if you are a bystander in this situation that's the best thing you can do

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hak8or t1_ixoqbno wrote

Dude was probably also going "fucking hell, if I don't help this guy it will mean the train will be delayed by like an hour and I just want to get home".

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someliskguy t1_ixqi6kc wrote

Society works when the most selfish thing you can do is help others 😂.

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ER301 t1_ixo4chv wrote

I wonder if this will get as much attention as when something horrible happens in the subway.

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apply75 t1_ixpvjwa wrote

No fear or hate...it's not newsworthy...

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Calm-Heat-5883 t1_ixoh0hj wrote

He was more a hero for putting his hands on the platform floor. 🙌

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testcyp76 t1_ixooqc7 wrote

Total badass. Didn't think of himself for one second. Saw the man in trouble and went to work.

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Mountain_Face_9963 t1_ixr5h8p wrote

This video was on TikTok. The guy jumping in to save the fallen dude is a Cornell student visiting the city. As far as I know, it's not fake.

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MattJFarrell t1_ixoscik wrote

If the person filming had helped, they could have just pulled him up by his arms, instead of that guy having to go down into the platform to get him.

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LunchSpecial t1_ixpec15 wrote

glad you found something to complain about, well done, thanks for sharing

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wmaxand t1_ixodquz wrote

Staged

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