WATCH: Video shows Florida officers lift car off man trapped underneath

Man has several broken bones but will make full recovery

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A dramatic rescue was captured on video as a group of police officers lift a car to save a man trapped underneath.

Officers said a Cape Coral man was doing some work on his car when the ramps he had the vehicle on failed, trapping him.

His son-in-law called 911 and officers arrived just in time.

They were able to bring the car up, allowing witnesses to pull the man to safety.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital with several broken bones, but his family said he will make a full recovery.


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