New Rochelle officers are being hailed as heroes after saving a cyclist's life.

Officer Alex Arias was on patrol Jan. 5 when he found the cyclist unresponsive and lying on the ground.

Officer Arias and back-up officers quickly sprang into action, performing CPR and requesting an ambulance.

After delivering a shock from a defibrillator, the cyclist’s pulse was detected.

The man recovered and is grateful to the officers who saved his life.