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STARTING THE YEAR ON A GOOD NOTE:  In a devastating accident off an icy road in Utah, a car was plunged into a freezing river carrying the driver and 3 children.

Roger Andersen, the driver of the car and father of two of the children, was able to get out of seatbelt and move around in the car, but was helpless to save the children. 

Andersen, who was disoriented from the crash, had to go up for air.  Eight to ten individuals were already going into the water to try and save anyone that remained in the car.

One man used his handgun to shoot out one of the cars windows to get to the children that were still trapped.  More people clambered into the river to help.  At least a dozen individuals helped save the lives of three children.

In approximately 4 minutes, all of the occupants of the car were on dry land.  Andersen said of the good Samaritans, “We’re just so grateful for their ability to just act swiftly and decisively and really just step up when the moment was there in front of them.”

Andersen and his wife have both expressed there are no words to express their gratitude to those who helped.  The children have all been treated and released, and will be fine.

Editor’s Note:  I thought today would be a great day to highlight something good….as a way to kick of the New Year in a positive way.