The officer later visited the woman in the hospital, where police said she is recovering and remains in good spirits.
TOLEDO, Ohio — Newly released body camera video captures the moment a Toledo police officer rescued a woman from a burning home, an incident that ended with both residents surviving the fire.
The Toledo Police Department released the footage after Officer Ben Cousino rescued a resident from a house fire on Wade Street earlier this week.
Police said Officer Cousino recently visited the woman, identified only as Maria, at the hospital to check on her recovery.
According to the department, Maria is recovering well and remains in good spirits.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/864168533428677Police also said Maria’s brother, who was in the back of the home during the fire, was safely assisted out through a rear door by Toledo Fire & Rescue personnel.
The Toledo Police Department said it is grateful the incident ended without any loss of life and expressed support for the family as they continue to recover and rebuild.
Authorities have not released additional details about what caused the fire.
Key Points
- Toledo Police released body camera footage showing Officer Ben Cousino rescuing a woman from a burning home on Wade Street.
- Police said the woman is recovering in the hospital and remains in good spirits.
- Her brother was safely rescued from the rear of the home by Toledo Fire & Rescue.
