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Good Samaritan saves toddler from subway tracks

A good Samaritan is being hailed a hero after saving a toddler from subway tracks in Brooklyn. Delroy Simmons jumped into action after a strong gust of wind apparently blew the child in a stroller off

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Jun 27, 2012, 9:09 AM

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