His name is Jasper Schuringa:
The passenger who tackled a suspected terrorist on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 said Saturday that he's "happy" to be alive.
Jasper Schuringa, a video director and producer from Amsterdam, told CNN how he helped the cabin crew to subdue Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old who reportedly ignited a small explosive device on board the plane Friday as it prepared to land in Detroit.
Schuringa said he heard a sound that reminded him of a firecracker and someone yelling, "Fire! Fire!"
But he was only certain something was wrong when he saw smoke. He saw Abdulmutallab's pants open and he was holding a burning object between his legs.
"I pulled the object from him and tried to extinguish the fire with my hands and threw it away," Schuringa said.
He said he then screamed for water and pulled Abdulmutallab out of his seat and dragged him to the front of the plane.
Schuringa told CNN that Abdulmutallab seemed out of it and "was staring into nothing."
To ensure the suspect did not have other explosives on his body, Schuringa stripped off Abdulmutallab's clothes. He then handcuffed the alleged attacker with the help of a crew member.
Schuringa said the other passengers applauded as he returned to his seat and that he sustained minor injuries during the take down.
"My hands are pretty burned. I am fine," he said. "I am shaken up. I am happy to be here."
And your fellow travelers are happy you were there as well Mr. Schuringa.
His Facebook page is here... I suspect he'll get a ton of friend requests.
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Comments (13)
I sure hope he dont get tri... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Flu-Bird | December 26, 2009 11:52 AM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
I sure hope he dont get tried by the ICC for the court of obama for hurting a terrorists
1. Posted by Flu-Bird | December 26, 2009 11:52 AM |
Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 11:52
2. Posted by GarandFan | December 26, 2009 11:59 AM | Score: 8 (8 votes cast)
Yeah, poor guy is probably being investigated by Eric Holder right now. I'm sure Eric will find several reasons to have him arrested. "Hate Crime" comes immediately to mind.
2. Posted by GarandFan | December 26, 2009 11:59 AM |
Score: 8 (8 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 11:59
3. Posted by davidt | December 26, 2009 12:04 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
"He saw Abdulmutallab's pants open and he was holding a burning object between his legs... Schuringa told CNN that Abdulmutallab seemed out of it and 'was staring into nothing.'"
Uh-oh.
3. Posted by davidt | December 26, 2009 12:04 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 12:04
4. Posted by Steve Real | December 26, 2009 2:46 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Here's to the Christmas Hero, Jasper Schuringa, of Flight 253! Hoo Rah! Hoo Rah! Hoo Rah!
The American people thankyou!
4. Posted by Steve Real | December 26, 2009 2:46 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 14:46
5. Posted by Rich | December 26, 2009 3:26 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Awww poor wittle SAUD got his panties in a wad.
Rich
5. Posted by Rich | December 26, 2009 3:26 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 15:26
6. Posted by GarandFan | December 26, 2009 3:29 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Yeah, SAUD. How's that Black Panther voter intimidation case working out? Oh, that's right, Holder DROPPED IT AFTER THE CASE HAD ALREADY BEEN WON.
6. Posted by GarandFan | December 26, 2009 3:29 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 15:29
7. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 5:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A terror attempt on Barry's watch! .. Now You'll see Holder jump into action and pursue all involved.. Especially that Schuringa guy.
7. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 5:16 PM |
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Posted on December 26, 2009 17:16
8. Posted by bryanD | December 26, 2009 5:58 PM | Score: -7 (7 votes cast)
"Saud"? What "Saud"?
Whatever the late, deleted "Saud" typed, it must have been good.
Oh, well. Another thread down the PC drain.
*sigh*
NOT that Garandfan and 914 aren't totally CAPTIVATING...
:-)
8. Posted by bryanD | December 26, 2009 5:58 PM |
Score: -7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 17:58
9. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 6:48 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
"Saud"? What "Saud"?
The SAUD hunched over his stolen laptop in Granny's basement waiting for the right moment to drool. Thats which SAUD!
9. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 6:48 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 18:48
10. Posted by epador | December 26, 2009 8:27 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
It would have been much more satisfying to read about some terrorists elected official with wads of cash in their underwear go off prematurely and burning their genital permanently.
10. Posted by epador | December 26, 2009 8:27 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on December 26, 2009 20:27
11. Posted by MichaelC | December 26, 2009 9:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Far be it. . .and I truly mean, far be it from me to ever find myself in the least bet harmonious with the generally execrable BryanD, but I came to this thread after the deletion also.
It has usually been the practice to leave the commentary framework intact with the offending and worthless message removed. Perhaps with a brief note from a moderator as to purpose.
It's just a bit confusing to read comments upon deleted comments. I do not mind at all seeing certain people put under a bit of restraint. Many more have earned such deletions including the entity with whom I have found myself in minor agreement with in this instance. I certainly never expect that to happen again. I feel like I should take a shower now.
11. Posted by MichaelC | December 26, 2009 9:05 PM |
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Posted on December 26, 2009 21:05
12. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 9:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Saud"? What "Saud"?
SAUD SAUD everywhere a SAUD, breaking up the scenery, loading up the bong...
SAUD SAUD SAUD, cant You read the SAUD.....
And the SAUD said You have to have grannys permission to get logged on..
12. Posted by 914 | December 26, 2009 9:32 PM |
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Posted on December 26, 2009 21:32
13. Posted by OLDPUPPYMAX | December 27, 2009 11:02 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I wonder when Holder's "Justice" dept or the ACLU will file charges against this Dutch hero. After all, wasn't he interfering the Islamic "religious practices?"
13. Posted by OLDPUPPYMAX | December 27, 2009 11:02 AM |
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Posted on December 27, 2009 11:02