ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Thanks to the power of social media, a 35-year-old woman reunited with first responders who saved her life following a horrific car crash.
Back on Feb. 24, Rebecca Yochem’s car collided with a Chevy Corvette that was traveling in the lane next to her on Semoran Boulevard near Antique Oaks Circle.
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The other driver was not injured, but Yochem ended up hospitalized after getting thrown out of her car. She ended up fractured ribs and other severe injuries.
In a heartwarming TikTok video, Yochem shared her story and pleaded with followers to help her locate the firefighters who rushed to her aid.
The first responders were from Orange County Fire Rescue 66. On Thursday, Yochem had a chance to meet them, after months of recovery, surgeries, and rehabilitation.
In the emotional reunion, Yochem thanked the team for saving her life, calling them heroes.
“There’s no words. To say the amazing, incredible things that you did to get me to the hospital and keep me stable and kept me alive,” said Yochem. “I just, I thank you so much for all that you do,”
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