An unassuming man named Artie Brooks became a hero this week, after he put his own life in danger to save another’s.
Brooks, who lives in Washington, D.C., was at home when he heard a frightening sound coming from down the block. Somebody was yelling for help. Brooks was out the door in seconds, in too much of a rush to even put on a shirt.
Mario Stewart, a Navy veteran visiting a friend in the area was the victim, suffering an attack from two large dogs. Onlookers in the area were afraid to intervene, but Brooks barged right in, scaring off the attacking animals. Like this brave bystander in a crisis at the supermarket, he didn’t hesitate to jump in and do what was needed.
With the immediate danger out of way, Brooks elevated Stewart’s leg, and bound it with a tourniquet — much like this fellow first responder in Indiana. Doctors weren’t able to save the foot, but say that Brooks’ quick action is probably the reason that Stewart is alive today to see his fiancé and hug his daughter.
Stewart has a long road to recovery ahead of him, and will probably remain hospitalized for quite some time. But his family says that they are just thankful for the guardian angel down the block.
Watch the incredible moment when the whole family gets to thank their hero, and the special phone call he receives just a few moments later.
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