"Special Forces Sniper Saves Father/Son From ISIS Beheader With 1,000 Meter Shot"

2015-08-10T14:25:32-04:00

From: Express

A HERO SAS sniper gunned down a knife-wielding Islamic State (ISIS) maniac just as he was trying to brutally behead a father and his young son.

The brave British marksman saved the terrified eight-year-old and his father after taking out the crazed jihadi with a head shot from 1,000 metres away.

The special forces crack shot then killed two other members of the hated terror group, who were also taking part in the sick planned execution.

ISIS militants had decreed that the little boy and his father must die after branding them "infidels" because they refused to denounce their faith.

They were just seconds from death when the hero sniper intervened to stop the barbaric killing in the Syrian desert. The pair were part of the minority Shia sect of Islam which ISIS considers to be heretical.

They were saved from a cruel and painful death at the hands of the fanatics after an Iraqi spy tipped off British special forces to the planned execution.

Special forces troops who arrived at the killing site, where ISIS was carrying out a series of rigged 'trials' of locals, discovered a gruesome scene with several headless bodies already lying bloodied on the desert floor.

The dramatic rescue operation took place last month near the Syrian border with Turkey, where an elite SAS unit had been conducting covert patrols.

Defence sources described how the SAS unit moved into a position just outside a village where ISIS members were holding the 'trial' in front of a crowd of locals who had been forced to attend at gunpoint.

The crack team considered calling in an air strike using a Reaper Drone, but the elite troops feared many of the innocent civilians who had been forced to watch the executions might also be killed.

Instead the SAS unit decided on a risky long-range kill using the team’s sniper.

Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, one source said: “There were several decapitated bodies already lying on the ground.

"Through binoculars the soldiers could see that the crowd were terrified and many were in tears."

A man and a young boy were dragged out in front of the crowd and were made to kneel down.

"They were both wearing blindfolds and looked terrified.

"A tall bearded man emerged and drew a long knife.

"He began addressing the crowd and slapping the father and his son around the head and kicking them on to the floor.

"Standing either side of the executioner were two other Isis fighters, both armed with AK47s."

The SAS marksman, using a .50 calibre sniper rifle fitted with a silencer, killed the executioner just in time.

The source added: "The ISIS thug who was about to decapitate the father was shot in the head and collapsed.

"Everyone just stared in confusion. The sniper then dispatched the two henchmen with single shots – three kills with three bullets.

"Someone from the crowd then ran over and untied the father and son’s hands and took their blindfolds off.

"They just stared at the bodies and then ran. They were last seen heading towards the Turkish border in a pick-up truck.

"It was a good day’s work."

The SAS team was later told the village held a party to celebrate the deaths of the ISIS fighters and it is understood terrorists have since refused to enter the town.

SAS teams have fought alongside resistance fighters in both Iraq and Syria for more than a year.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/597166/SAS-sniper-saves-boy-ISIS-Syria

Hero SAS sniper saves father and eight-year-old son from being beheaded by ISIS maniac

A HERO SAS sniper gunned down a knife-wielding Islamic State (ISIS) maniac just as he was trying to brutally behead a father and his young son.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 10 at 2015 2:26 PM

2015-08-10T14:26:59-04:00

Great news, another ISIS butcher bites the dust.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 10 at 2015 2:34 PM

2015-08-10T14:34:06-04:00

Awesome story!

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Aug 10 at 2015 2:46 PM

2015-08-10T14:46:40-04:00

A great ending! I wish there to be MANY, MANY more stories like this!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 10 at 2015 2:49 PM

2015-08-10T14:49:31-04:00

Yeah...don't fuck with SAS any more than you would SEALs.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 10 at 2015 3:09 PM

2015-08-10T15:09:10-04:00

Nice piece of work. Wonder if the article was correct citing a 50 Cal. If so, it was likely an AW50. If not, they more commonly use the L96 in 338. Either way, a melon shot at a grand is nice work.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 10 at 2015 3:22 PM

2015-08-10T15:22:07-04:00

It's amazing we have shooters who can save lives so effectively

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 10 at 2015 4:52 PM

2015-08-10T16:52:29-04:00

These barbaric fools tend to video their deeds, I'd love to see this video shared!

Great shooting by our SAS brothers, 671 grains of diplomacy baby!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 5:06 PM

2015-08-10T17:06:50-04:00

This article seems like it was pulled straight from the National Enquirer as a secondary headline to Bat Boy graduating with his PhD. The SAS, unlike our Navy SEALs, still believe in the concept of "Quiet Professionals". I have a hard time believing this actually occurred, a 1,000 meter shot with a .50 cal sniper rifle is not an exceptional shot, and the language used in the article is extremely sensationalized.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 10 at 2015 5:41 PM

2015-08-10T17:41:48-04:00

There is pure evil in this world. Sometimes it can be stopped by a single well placed shot.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 6:24 PM

2015-08-10T18:24:50-04:00

Great Job!! I would like to shake his hand.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 7:39 PM

2015-08-10T19:39:09-04:00

Wait, WHAT?! This is incredible!

Response by SSgt David Whitaker made Aug 11 at 2015 8:35 AM

2015-08-11T08:35:42-04:00

I love to hear this kind of news!!

Response by TSgt Larry Abernathy made Aug 11 at 2015 12:41 PM

2015-08-11T12:41:34-04:00

Chock 3 points up for the British.

Response by TSgt Byron Glasscock made Aug 11 at 2015 2:18 PM

2015-08-11T14:18:45-04:00

Great SAS Britt with balls while America is led by a limp-dick MORON. We'd love to be in the fight.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Aug 11 at 2015 4:37 PM

2015-08-11T16:37:13-04:00

One shot, one kill of some useless life. Great job SAS!