A brave little man from Cheyenne, Wyoming is hailed a hero after his courageous actions. Despite being only 6-year-old, Bridger didn’t hesitate to put his life on the line to protect his little sister from a dog attack. It happened a week ago, but the incredible story only surfaced a couple of days ago, after the young man’s aunt – Nikki Walker share it on Instagram.
“My nephew is a hero who saved his little sister from an attacking dog,” she wrote. “He, himself, took on the attack so that the dog wouldn’t get his sister.” As his brave actions wasn’t inspiring already, when he was asked why he did it, Bridger’s response gave everyone goosebumps. “If someone was going to die, I thought it should be me,” the young hero said.
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It could had been very bad for the little hero as his injuries required 90 stitches. But fortunately, he’s well now as he got back from the hospital. “After getting bit several times…he grabbed his sister’s hand and ran with her to keep her safe,” his aunt wrote in a post. “After receiving 90 stitches (give or take) from a skilled plastic surgeon, he’s finally resting at home. We love our brave boy!”
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“His wounds are looking so much better!” his aunty wrote. “He’s in great spirits, and his awesome personality is intact. He can’t smile too widely yet, but he was grinning as I read some of your comments to him.” The little one’s heroic actions impressed everyone and so many people showed their support for his bravery!!!
“What a brave boy. You must all be so proud of him. Please introduce them both to a kind, loving, gentle dog so they know that they don’t all behave like that,” one user wrote. While another one, added: “This young man’s story made me tear up. With all the craziness in the world, it’s so heartwarming to see such an act of selflessness and love. Bridger is a superhero in every sense of the word.”
