Share this @internewscast.com

A CTA train rider didn’t think twice about jumping onto the tracks to save a man being shocked on the third rail.

As CBS 2 reported Tuesday night, the Good Samaritan wasn’t just going to watch the man die. He said he had to help him – even if it meant risking his own life.

To say Tony Perry walks by his faith may be an understatement.

“It’s about being selfless and spreading love,” Perry said.

This week, as Perry exited the Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train at the 69th Street station along the Dan Ryan Expressway, he spotted trouble.

“I immediately noticed there was a fight,” he said, “because both guys got their dukes up – they were like putting their stuff down.”

Viral cellphone video shows the fight between two men after it spilled down onto the tracks in front of the stopped ‘L’ train on Sunday afternoon.

Police said one of the men was on the platform waiting for a train when the other came up and spat on him and started a fight – punching him in the mouth.

During the fight, both men fell onto the tracks – where they kept fighting, police said.

The first man was burned on his left leg and suffered abrasions to his mouth, and was hospitalized in good condition. But the man who police say started the fight ended up on the third rail – which sent 600 volts of electric shocks through him.

“The guy didn’t have no control over his body,” Perry said.

While everyone screamed for help and recorded, Perry jumped onto the active tracks.

“I did hear somebody say as I got on the track, ‘Don’t touch him!'”

But remember Perry’s faith. He says it kept him from watching from the platform.

“I could’ve kept walking, but I was like, you know what? I’m not going to keep walking – because God wouldn’t want me to do that,” he said, “so I took action immediately.”

And with his own life in danger, Perry tried removing the man from the dangerous third rail.

“I’m a high knee over and I just know: ‘Don’t touch the rail! Don’t touch the rail!'” he said. “Otherwise, I’ll get shocked too.”

Perry recalls getting a jolt when he touched the man.

“It was strong – like it went through my whole body,” Perry said. “I remember after that, my whole body was still kind of shaky.”

Terry asked Perry what goes through his mind upon reflecting on his actions.

“I was kind of like, dang – I did that? That was me? I was kind of surprised that I would take myself to that level,” Perry said. “But I’m kind of not surprised, because I’m always helping people. That’s my instinct.”

The 20-year-old believes God placed him on the Red Line at that moment.

“I was thinking about, if that was me in that situation, how would I want people to treat me?” Perry said. “I’m just happy that the guy was alive, more than anything. I didn’t see myself as a hero, to be honest.”

It was a very serious situation – even for Perry, who wanted to help. Those 600 volts on the third rail can be deadly.

The man who suffered the severe electric shock on the third rail was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Police said he remained in serious condition Tuesday night.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
1 dead, 1 in custody after Alabama shooting

Tragic Alabama Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — A tragic shooting incident in Sawyer’s Trailer…
Miami Beach tops US priciest home zip codes in 2025

Miami Beach Overtakes Nation as Most Expensive Zip Code for Homes in 2025

California has cemented its reputation for high real estate costs, claiming seven…
'Golden Bachelor' exclusive clip: Can Cindy get the answers she needs to move forward with Mel?

Exclusive Clip from ‘Golden Bachelor’: Will Cindy Find the Clarity She Needs to Progress with Mel?

This week on “The Golden Bachelor,” the excitement heightens as Mel embarks…
Illegal immigrant allegedly causes fatal semi-truck crash on highway, killing driver: officials

Tragic Highway Collision: Unauthorized Immigrant Implicated in Fatal Semi-Truck Crash, Driver Deceased

An undocumented immigrant in Indiana has been detained following his alleged involvement…
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

Sanae Takaichi Makes History as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Drawing Inspiration from Margaret Thatcher

As the United Kingdom recently commemorated the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth,…
Jasper Nathaniel Shares Harrowing Attack by Israeli Settlers

Jasper Nathaniel Recounts Disturbing Encounter with Israeli Settlers: A Firsthand Account

An American journalist recently endured a harrowing attack by Israeli settlers while…
Man arrested, accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Ware County Jail

Attempted Drug Smuggling Foiled at Ware County Jail: Suspect in Custody

In a bold and unusual attempt to smuggle drugs into a correctional…
Trump nominates new Army vice chief with current general just two years into the role

President Trump Appoints New Army Vice Chief, Replacing Current General After Just Two Years

In a move attracting attention in Washington, President Donald Trump has put…
SJSO weighs in on Meta's new safety features for teen accounts

St. Johns Sheriff’s Office Reviews Meta’s Enhanced Safety Tools for Teens

Understanding the latest enhancements to parental controls on teen accounts is crucial,…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discuses budget plan, lawsuit against President Donald Trump

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Outlines Budget Strategy and Addresses Lawsuit Against Former President Donald Trump

CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a $16.6 billion budget…
Previously deported illegal immigrant allegedly kills man in hit-and-run after returning to US: DHS

Previously Deported Immigrant Accused in Fatal Hit-and-Run After Reentering U.S.: DHS Reports

The Department of Homeland Security has reported a tragic incident involving an…
Bryan Kohberger says he was diagnosed with 4 mental disorders before guilty plea: report

Kohberger’s Legal Team Criticizes GoFundMe Support for Victims’ Families

In a recent development in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the convicted…