Submitted by Notalabel_4566 t3_z3vqso in nyc
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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.
Traditional_Way1052 t1_ixoa1v0 wrote
Yeah I'm super short. I didn't realize how high it is. It's taller than me.
Calm-Heat-5883 t1_ixoh0hj wrote
He was more a hero for putting his hands on the platform floor. 🙌
paruresis_guy t1_ixolqxb wrote
Thank you, Good Samaritan!
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.
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.
spoil_of_the_cities t1_ixosnld wrote
No one is filming it's just one of the station cameras
thisisntmineIfoundit t1_ixou593 wrote
My palms are seriously sweating after seeing that.
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.
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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en-aye-ese-tee-why t1_ixp0thn wrote
That's what's up
LunchSpecial t1_ixpec15 wrote
glad you found something to complain about, well done, thanks for sharing
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jrock_697 t1_ixpqt42 wrote
I mean the guy has to be nervous but on the surface looks calm and ready
apply75 t1_ixpvjwa wrote
No fear or hate...it's not newsworthy...
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.
HendrixChord12 t1_ixq1diz wrote
Limp like moms spaghetti
Keyann t1_ixq3ad1 wrote
It sounded like it was much closer.
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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
someliskguy t1_ixqi6kc wrote
Society works when the most selfish thing you can do is help others 😂.
Definitely_wasnt_me t1_ixqnocv wrote
Good call.
Pays_in_snakes t1_ixqqm6t wrote
Also if you are a bystander in this situation that's the best thing you can do
railsonrails t1_ixqzari wrote
That’s not always a good call — there are some track portions that are signaled for bidirectional service
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.
FrenchToastForDinner t1_ixo07wc wrote
Damn you can see the train coming at the end