There is a hero hidden in all of us. Yet, not many are courageous enough to risk their own lives to save someone else. Well, a 6-year-old boy did exactly this! Oh, we can learn so much from children!
On July 9, Bridger stepped up in a big way. When he realized that his little sister was about to be attacked by an aggressive dog, he jumped in front of her to save her life.
He got bitten in the face, but still managed to grab his sister by the hand and run away to a safe place.
Bridger was hospitalized for some time and ended up with about 90 stitches on his face. His aunt shared the unpleasant event on Instagram, stating that Bridger thought that if someone had to die, it should be him.
The act was purely heroic, and his selflessness drew the attention of many on-screen superheroes.
One of them is Chris Evans, who acted as Captain America in eight Avengers movies. He was so moved by Bridger’s heroic deed, that he decided to give the young superhero a gift: a real-life Captain America shield!
He also sent a video message to Bridger:
“Pal, you’re a hero, what you did was so brave, so selfless — your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother. Your parents must be so proud of you.”
He explained that the boy truly deserves the present.
He added:
“Keep being the man you are; we need people like you. Hang in there. I know recovery might be tough, but based on what I’ve seen, I don’t think there’s much that can slow you down.”
The parents of this amazing boy, Robert, and Teila, captured his response to Evans’ message, as he sat with his sister clad in a Captain America costume.
Bridger was taken aback by the clip, and while he smiled, he kept it stoic, as a true hero!
He said the video message was “good”, while his sister said she thought it was awesome!
When she told her big brother that he can take his new shield ‘wherever you go’, the boy laughed and joked back, saying that he doesn’t think “that’s a good idea.’
Bridger’s aunt, Nikki Walker, has been constantly sharing info about the state of her nephew with the public.
She explained she visited the boy at his home, and his wound was looking so much better.
Moreover, he was “ in great spirits”. She said he is not able to smile widely yet, but he was grinning as she read some of the comments people wrote about him.
She added:
“I’d also like to mention here that the dog’s owners are really great people who have been nothing but kind to Bridger and his family. We feel no resentment toward them at all, and—if anything—there’s only been an increase of love between our families as a result of this incident.”
People have been so interested in Bridger’s story that she felt obligated to give the people a second update on the situation. Nikki said that they are once again thrilled by the comments and messages Bridger receives.
Many people were seeking information from her about a GoFundMe page.
Bridger’s family said that whoever wants to help them out, can donate to @mission_22 or @wwp instead.
Bridger is a big fan of science, especially geology, so she intends to start a post where people can share pictures of cool rocks they had found with him.
And soon afterward, a third update followed!
The aunt says people’s kindness has meant so much to the family. She is trying to respond to all messages they receive, but her reply may take a while.
For those that were interested in sending Bridger some rocks, she wrote the address:
Bridger Walker
P.O. Box 22141
Cheyenne, WY 82003.
Luckily, it is expected that Bridger will make a full recovery from the sustained injuries. His family was positively surprised by the attention Bridge’s story has received.
His aunt said in a post that when she first posted the story, she expected about 500 likes and maybe a couple dozen reshares.
Yet, the love and support they keep receiving surprised them all!
The brave young boy impressed Anne Hathaway too, who wished him “an easeful recovery, and many cool looking rocks.”
So do we!
The family said they were also contacted by many celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, Brie Larson, Grant Gustin, Tom Holland, Hugh Jackman, Zachary Levi, the Russo brothers, and Robbie Amell.
Every year, around 4.5 million people get bitten by dogs in the United States. The reasons vary depending on the circumstances under which the attack occurs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says that any dog can bite, from the fluffiest, tiniest puppy, to the largest dog.
One of the most important things dog owners can do to prevent this is to make sure their dogs are properly socialized.
Socializing the pet can help it feel relaxed in all kinds of situations. By introducing the dog to people and other animals while it is still a puppy will help it feel more comfortable in different circumstances as it gets older.
Sources:
edition.cnn.com
globalnews.ca
ew.com
metro.co.uk
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