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New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Two elite NYPD cops rescue two from burning Queens home
They went from the Finest to the Bravest. Two heroic NYPD officers spotted a fire in a Queens building Wednesday morning and leapt into action, busting down doors and dousing flames while searching for victims — with one telling The Post: 'It's in our blood.' Stunning video obtained by The Post shows Emergency Services Unit Sgt. Bryan Vesely and Detective Dan Dongvort, who were on patrol in ESU Truck 9 in Jamaica, Queens, when they sniffed out danger. 9 Two ESU cops smelled smoke in Queens that led them to a house on fire with sleeping residents inside, video shows. New York City Police Department 'We were just driving around the area and we noticed that there was a strong odor of smoke,' said Vesely, 38, a 12-year veteran. 'We noticed that the streets in the area were starting to fill up with smoke.' The two officers, part of an elite, 350-member unit known for daring feats, made their way to 229th Street, where they saw smoke pouring out of an attic vent, video shows. Training immediately kicked in for the officers, who are both volunteer firefighters in Long Island, and they boldly headed into the blaze. 9 Flames raged through the Cape Cod-style home's roof as the two ESU cops searched the home for survivors. Obtained by the New York Post 'I radioed that we needed the FDNY and EMS,' said Vesely. 'It was unknown if we had anyone inside.' Dongvort, 38, grabbed air tanks and door-opening halligan tools, and pressurized water can out of the ESU truck. 'There was a good volume of smoke pushing out of the top,' Dongvort said. 'I moved the vehicle off to the side so the FDNY could get in.' 9 NYPD Emergency Services Unit Sergeant Bryan Vesely ran into the home to find survivors. Obtained by the New York Post Video shows the courageous twosome donning the compressed oxygen packs, prying open doors and scouring the Cape Cod-style home for survivors. They checked three smoke-filled bedrooms and didn't find anyone but became worried when they saw children's toys. 'We did a secondary search to make sure we weren't missing anyone,' Dongvort said. 'Kids hide in very small spaces.' 9 ESU Det. Dan Dongvort used a halligan bar to bust through locked doors. Obtained by the New York Post Meanwhile, Vesley used the water can to knock back flames that licked at the floor and walls. 'I went outside to try to get a 360 of the house to see if we were missing anything,' Dongvort said. 'Turns out there was a basement apartment.' The two went downstairs and roused a sleeping man and woman, and hurriedly escorted them outside, the video shows. 9 The fire broke out in a Queens home on Wednesday. New York City Police Department Vesley then pulled the stairs down from the attic and climbed inside. 'I made my way up and it looked like there was a large volume of fire right behind me,' Vesely said. 'I tried my best to hold the fire back with the water can.' By then, the FDNY was on the scene and took over battling the all-hands blaze. 9 The ESU cops went through all the rooms and amped up their search after spying toys. New York City Police Department The residents were treated on the scene, and the woman thanked the cops from inside the ambulance. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by fire marshals. 'It's not everyday we just happen to roll upon a house fire,' Vesely said. 'But we do deal with high risk rescues and high risk warrants everyday. So something like this is very common for us.' 9 ESU trucks are stocked with equipment that allows cops to jump into dangerous situations. New York City Police Department The humble cops said they don't need accolades. 'I like to think that any other patrol cop would have done the same thing,' Vesely said. 'I think what gave us the advantage was having the proper equipment and our training.' 9 The officers had a pressurized water can with them that helped them extinguish some of the flames as they searched. New York City Police Department The detective agreed. 'In reality a lot of what we do is the nooks and crannies of the city and we're making problems go away for The City of New York,' he said. 'That's really what makes ESU so great. It's truly about making a difference and doing the job. 'It's in our blood.' 9 The officers found a sleeping man and woman in a basement apartment and guided them to safety, the video shows. New York City Police Department Afterwards, the sergeant went to a hospital for an evaluation because of smoke inhalation. 'I texted my wife that I had to go to the hospital and everything was all right and not to worry,' he said. 'She said, 'All right.' She's used to it.'
Newsweek
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Omos Reveals Medical Condition That Nearly Killed Him
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE star Omos, renowned for his towering 7'3" presence, recently shared the story of a life-altering medical condition that was discovered by chance during his college years. He credits the diagnosis with saving his life. In a revealing interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, Omos detailed his journey from assuming his rapid growth was normal to facing a critical health crisis. Omos explained his incredible size was never just simple genetics. He recalled being six feet tall by age 11 and shooting up to 6'7" by 13, which he initially thought was just a significant growth spurt. It wasn't until he was playing college basketball in the United States that a doctor's keen observation led to an urgent intervention. Omos recounted the doctor, Dr. Vesely, contacting the university president: "He goes, 'Hey, my name is Dr. Vesely. I saw one of your players, Jordan Omogbehin. By the size of his hands, the size of his jaw, and facial features, I think he might have acromegaly. You need to check him as soon as possible.'" More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Though Omos initially thought it might be a joke, the warning proved gravely serious. An MRI revealed devastating news. "They pull out the MRI and say, 'You have a pituitary tumor. If you don't take it out, either you're going to go blind, or you're going to have a heart attack.' INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, my body was producing so much growth hormone, it was enlarging my heart. They said, 'We need to get this fixed now,'" Omos shared. He learned he had an unprecedented combination of rare conditions. "It's kind of similar to what Andre the Giant had. It's called acromegaly. Big Show has it as well," Omos explained. "But mine is kind of unique because I have acromegaly, I also have gigantism, and I have partial Cushing's disease. It was the first time in endocrine history that a patient had all three." His case was so unique it was documented in a medical journal. Even today, Omos requires ongoing medical management. "I have to be on meds to stop me from growing, because I still grow. I don't grow this way anymore [taller], but I still grow sideways... So I take medication to stop my body from using the growth hormones so I don't get any bigger." Despite these lifelong challenges, he reports feeling well. "I'm pain-free. I feel great," Omos stated, before underscoring the gravity of the early diagnosis: "But if the doctor hadn't caught it when he did—I would've been dead." He gives full credit to the observant physician: "Shout out to Dr. Vesely. He pretty much saved my life." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Young professional woman pays $1.875m for South Yarra house
A professional woman in her 30s has forked out $1.875 million for a single-storey Georgian home in South Yarra after it passed in at auction. The reserve price was $1.85 million. The home at 27 Phoenix Street features three bedrooms, ornate fireplaces, a luxurious bathroom and a small backyard. Woodards South Yarra agent Cate Vesely listed the deceased estate for sale with a quoted price range of $1.7 million to $1.9 million. The reserve price was $1.85 million. The auction began with a vendor bid of $1.7 million, followed by a single bid of $1.725 million before passing in. Vesely said the buyer was the only registered bidder, and that she had fallen in love with the home 'the moment she saw it'. 'She's a young professional who just moved over from New Zealand and was looking to buy a place and live in it. She just fell in love with this one and has been with us from the start of the four-week campaign.' The underbidder were an older couple looking to upsize from their current large apartment, also in South Yarra, to a home in the area. In Footscray, four bidders fought over a rundown three-bedroom home at 39 Stafford Street that had stood vacant for years. Ray White Sunshine agent and auctioneer Marcus Fregonese listed the house for sale with a quoted price range of $600,000 to $660,000. The reserve price was $660,000.
The Age
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Young professional woman pays $1.875m for South Yarra house
A professional woman in her 30s has forked out $1.875 million for a single-storey Georgian home in South Yarra after it passed in at auction. The reserve price was $1.85 million. The home at 27 Phoenix Street features three bedrooms, ornate fireplaces, a luxurious bathroom and a small backyard. Woodards South Yarra agent Cate Vesely listed the deceased estate for sale with a quoted price range of $1.7 million to $1.9 million. The reserve price was $1.85 million. The auction began with a vendor bid of $1.7 million, followed by a single bid of $1.725 million before passing in. Vesely said the buyer was the only registered bidder, and that she had fallen in love with the home 'the moment she saw it'. 'She's a young professional who just moved over from New Zealand and was looking to buy a place and live in it. She just fell in love with this one and has been with us from the start of the four-week campaign.' The underbidder were an older couple looking to upsize from their current large apartment, also in South Yarra, to a home in the area. In Footscray, four bidders fought over a rundown three-bedroom home at 39 Stafford Street that had stood vacant for years. Ray White Sunshine agent and auctioneer Marcus Fregonese listed the house for sale with a quoted price range of $600,000 to $660,000. The reserve price was $660,000.
