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Heart-stopping video shows two-year-old rescuing his twin brother trapped beneath a fallen bookcase

Source: News Corp Australia Network:
January 3, 2017 at 13:29
A QUICK-THINKING two-year-old saved his twin brother’s life after he was trapped under a heavy bookcase.

In a heart-stopping video, shot on a webcam in the tots’ bedroom, Bowdy is seen miraculously lifting the massive piece of furniture off his crying brother, Brock, The Sun reports.

Quick-thinking boy saves twin

The start of footage shows one twin trapped under the huge bookcase while his brother tries to work out how to free him.

After trying to push the shelf from behind, he goes to the side where his twin is trapped and with superhuman strength, manages to lift the heavy item high enough for his brother to wiggle out.

Video shows the twin brothers climbing the bookcase before it tumbled. Picture: YouTube/Kayli Shoff
Video shows the twin brothers climbing the bookcase before it tumbled. Picture: YouTube/Kayli ShoffSource:Supplied

 

The boys’ parents, Ricky and Kayli Shoff from the US state of Utah, posted the video online.

“I’ve been a little hesitant to post this. But I feel it’s not only to bring awareness, but it is also incredible. We are so grateful for the bond that these twin brothers share,” Mr Shoff wrote on Facebook.

“We know Bowdy was not alone in moving the dresser off of Brock. And feel blessed that he is OK. Please make sure all your dressers are bolted and secured to the wall. Please share.”

Bowdy first tried to lift the bookcase, but it was too heavy. Picture: YouTube/Kayli Shoff
Bowdy first tried to lift the bookcase, but it was too heavy. Picture: YouTube/Kayli ShoffSource:Supplied

 

 
Bowdy managed to push the bookcase off his crying brother, Brock. Picture: YouTube/Kayli Shoff
Bowdy managed to push the bookcase off his crying brother, Brock. Picture: YouTube/Kayli ShoffSource:Supplied

 

Parents took to social media to praise the couple for raising awareness and sent messages of support.

One wrote: “Omg poor baby ugh. This hurts my heart but glad he’s OK. I have an almost 2 year old just pictured her little face. OMG thank the Lord he’s OK.”

Another mum wrote: “This fellow twin mom is so happy these boys are okay!!”

Paula Mooney added: “Brought tears to my eyes. Thank God for that miraculous strength!”

Edson Cabrera posted: “WONDER TWIN POWERSSSS ACTIVATE.”

Ricky and Kayli Shoff with their children. Picture: Facebook/Ricky Shoff
Ricky and Kayli Shoff with their children. Picture: Facebook/Ricky ShoffSource:Facebook

 

This story originally appeared in The Sun and has been republished here with permission.

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