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'It's the Greatest Feeling in the World': Deputy Who Was First Inside To Save Emma Grace

Deputy Jimmy Barnes wrapped his arms around 7-month-old Emma Grace Kennedy who was rescued following the alert.

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WFMY) -- A photo of a deputy holding a child who was rescued following an Amber Alert is capturing hearts.

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Deputy Jimmy Barnes wrapped his arms around 7-month-old Emma Grace Kennedy who was rescued following the alert.

"It's the greatest feeling in the world to know she's safe, and that you did a good job, and the good guys won today and nobody was hurt," said Deputy Barnes.

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Emma was abducted Sunday night at a gas station in Danville, VA. She was later rescued after being found in a mobile home in Randleman.

A deputy shielded Emma as they arrested her father Carl Kennedy who’s a convicted sex offender.

"It's the reason you do this whole line of work. To make sure you protect somebody. If you can give protection to a kid -- or give a kid back to a mother there is no greater feeling than that," said Deputy Barnes.

RAW VIDEO | Deputy Jimmy Barnes First In to Rescue Emma Grace

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The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office posted the photo on their Facebook page.

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