On 2 July 1982, with determination and courage, Dr. Maurry Epstein rescued six victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. Earlier that evening a man had inadvertently left the motor of his car running in the garage, which connects with the house. The toxic fumes spread rapidly through the central air conditioning system and his wife, their two children and two adult guests fell unconscious. Thinking his family and guests suffering from food poisoning, the man telephoned Dr. Epstein for help, moments before he himself collapsed. On arrival, Dr. Epstein broke down the front door, entered alone and found the house saturated with the pungent smell of gas. Although under the impression that a leak of natural gas might cause an imminent explosion, and concerned for the safety of all, he searched upstairs for the children and carried them to the front door. He then dragged the man toward the door, but felt incapable of continuing due to the effects of the toxic gas. He struggled to the lawn for fresh air, but soon returned inside. With the help of others he pulled the remaining victims out. Shortly afterward emergency personnel called to the scene diagnosed the problem and revived the victims with oxygen. Fortunately no lives were lost.