WATCH: Toddler shows amazing strength after a dresser falls on his twin brother
The furniture wasn't attached to the wall.
Last updated 23rd Jan 2017
A video has emerged of the moment a two-year-old boy saved his twin brother after a piece of furniture fell on him.
The boys can be seen playing in their room, when Brock tries to climb in one of the drawers. But as he does so, the dresser falls forward and traps Brock underneath.
After the initial shock, Bowdy can be seen thinking about the situation before trying to pull the heavy furniture off his brother.
The video was posted on Facebook and YouTube by the boys' parents Ricky and Kayli Shoff. They have expressed on social media how they were very hesitant to post the video, but thought it was important to raise awareness to others about securing furniture to the wall.
"I've been a little hesitant to post this. But I feel it's not only to bring awareness, but it is also incredible."
The boys' father continued, "Please make sure all your dressers are bolted and secured to the wall. Please share."
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a child dies every two weeks, and another is injured every 24 minutes from furniture or TVs tipping over (in the US).
Most large items of furniture come with fixtures to attach them to the wall, and Ricky and Kayli are urging parents to use them. You can also buy suitable fittings to attach to old furniture.
So if you've got any little ones around, make sure you've got some fittings handy!