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Heroic Officers Rescue Children from Balcony During Fire

4/14/2026

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Story summary

A Georgia mother dropped her children from a balcony to police officers during a fire at Georgetown Oaks complex in Savannah on April 12, 2026.
Officers Thomas Velte and Brandon Lowe caught the children as five others were rescued.
The children were treated for smoke inhalation, and three more were later rescued under extreme conditions.
The fire destroyed 22 of 24 units, and first responders returned to duty shortly after.

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Story summary

A Georgia mother dropped her children from a balcony to police officers during a fire at Georgetown Oaks complex in Savannah on April 12, 2026.
Officers Thomas Velte and Brandon Lowe caught the children as five others were rescued.
The children were treated for smoke inhalation, and three more were later rescued under extreme conditions.
The fire destroyed 22 of 24 units, and first responders returned to duty shortly after.