Two Little Elm police officers rescued two children from a burning home, according to the department. The incident occurred in the town, which is located about 6 miles northwest of The Colony.
The officers stated they were simply performing their duties when they assisted in saving the minors from the structure. The event was captured on video, which shows the officers entering the smoke-filled building to extract the children.
The Little Elm Police Department described the officers' actions as part of their standard job responsibilities. No further details regarding the cause of the fire or the condition of the children were provided in the available reports.
This rescue is one of several recent incidents involving Little Elm law enforcement. In other news, the department recently removed a snake from a recliner at the local fire station. Additionally, a former Little Elm elementary school custodian has been accused of sexually abusing students during his employment.
The community has also seen other developments, including a deadly shooting where a suspect turned himself in, and a house fire that damaged three homes but resulted in no serious injuries. Meanwhile, a school nurse was killed in a crash involving an intoxicated driver, and a missing kayaker's body was recovered from Lake Lewisville.
On a different note, a woman from North Texas was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate. In local sports news, a track meet is scheduled at Little Elm's Lobo Stadium with enhanced security measures, including bag checks and metal detectors, following a fatal stabbing at a nearby Frisco track meet.
