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Here's a photo, via Facebook, of Jasper Schuringa, credited for subduing Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab after Abdulmutallab tried to take down Delta Flight 253 as it was landing in Detroit. Below, a photo, via CNN, of the suspect being arrested.
Interview with Schuringa, AFTER THE JUMP…
"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.'"
Interview with Schuringa, AFTER THE JUMP…
