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First neighbor saw her white socks, then rescued her from fire

Article by: MARIA ELENA BACA , Star Tribune
Updated: September 26, 2012 - 5:11 AM

Mike Coolidge was heading to work when smoke blew across the road. "I didn't even have time to think," Coolidge recalled Tuesday afternoon. "I just did it."

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corvidSep. 25, 1210:59 PM

A real "good Samaritan" and a genuine act of raw courage. No thought - just do. I hope both are OK

kenn36Sep. 25, 1211:21 PM

H E R O

rlwr51Sep. 25, 1211:26 PM

Thank you, sir.

tigerlily123Sep. 26, 12 8:06 AM

Well done, sir. I applaud you.

ErickThmSep. 26, 12 8:50 AM

You the man, selfless act of kindness and courage.

beepSep. 26, 12 9:40 AM

Not just a hero, a humble hero.

mnmaggiemnSep. 26, 1210:10 AM

..."he doesn't recommend that civilians attempt such rescues." But where there is no one there to help, not many people will stand back and watch. I dont think this man took the time to think about the calculated risks. He did a heroic thing and saved a life. I applaud him and hope they both recover well. Good job good man! He definately deserves the recognition

carlbsSep. 26, 12 1:51 PM

All in all, very courageous and also lucky that she was close to the door and visible. If you attempt a rescue like this you have a minute or less before the fumes overcome you. I'm not sure how heavy this woman was, but you won't believe how heavy a human is until you try to lift one (go ahead and try it). In this instance he was in and out in less than a minute and was able to drag her. Without these two advantages, we might have had two victims. I think that was what the firefighting professional was trying to say. That being said, bravo to Mr. Coolidge (Mr. Cool?) who did a great thing under the circumstances.