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Manchester Cop Pumps Gas After Elderly Man Falls At Station

A Manchester police officer, firefighters and a medical crew teamed up to help a man who fell while putting gas in his vehicle.

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Manchester police officer Garrett Thomas was all smiles as he pumped gas for a man who fell at a local station Tuesday.
Manchester police officer Garrett Thomas was all smiles as he pumped gas for a man who fell at a local station Tuesday. (MPD)

MANCHESTER, CT — A Manchester police officer came to the rescue after an elderly man fell while trying to put gas in his vehicle Tuesday.

Officer Garrett Thomas arrived at the scene, along with the Manchester Fire Department and an ASM crew.

As the man was getting medical attention Thomas finished pumping the gas for him, then parked his car.

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"Officer Thomas continues to show his compassion and commitment to helping others," police said in recognizing Thomas.

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