Ex-MTV star thanks Vikings' KJ Osborn, three others for daring rescue: 'I am forever grateful'

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the moment he helped save a Texas man from a burning car on the side of the road

Nelson Thomas, who was the victim in a car crash that led to the heroic rescue by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn and three others, thanked them in a tweet on Tuesday.

Thomas posted several photos of his horrific injuries on social media and thanked everyone who pulled him from a burning car in Austin, Texas.

"I was involved in a car accident. I want to thank kJ: @kj_osborn_ @nfl @vikings for being on the scene and filming my rescue. I am forever grateful to Abdulmejied Hairedin: @_abdu6435, Rita: @Afri_qveen, and Arthur: @Arthur_1er.

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From left to right, Nelson Thomas, Hunter Barfield and Tony Raines attend The Challenge XXX: Ultimate Fan Experience Q & A and Reception at The Roxy Hotel on July 17, 2017 in New York City. (Lars Niki/Getty Images for MTV)

"For pulling me out of a burning vehicle, risking their own lives to save mine. Words can’t explain how grateful I am to be alive. God is truly great and he has you in his hands no matter who you are. I’m in high spirits and getting stronger.

"This will be a long road to recovery but to my fans, friends and family please keep me in your prayers."

Thomas was a former contestant on MTV’s "The Challenge" and was in the burning vehicle when Osborn and his Uber driver, Abdulmejied, pulled over to see if they could help. They joined Rita and Arthur, who were on the scene as well.

Osborn explained to "Fox & Friends" last week what was happening.

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