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Former High School Wrestler Saves Subway Worker from Assault
1 year ago•Source: New York Post
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"Ex-Wrestler Subdues Subway Disturbance Suspect"
Former high school wrestler Gabriel Pitzulo subdued a man who allegedly verbally and physically abused a Subway employee in Indianapolis, using his sports experience to tackle the suspect and hold him down until police arrived. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, led to the arrest of the suspect, Daniel Saunders, who was charged with battery and disorderly conduct. The Subway district manager expressed gratitude for Pitzulo's timely intervention.
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Heroic Marine Sacrifices Life to Shield Strangers in Tragic Hit-and-Run Crash
A retired Marine, Donald Collins, lost his life while shielding a mother and her teenage son from a hit-and-run crash in Dallas. Graciela Leyva-Rodriguez, the mother, expressed her gratitude to Collins' family and hopes to speak with his wife. Leyva-Rodriguez and her son sustained severe injuries but are thankful to be alive. Collins' funeral has taken place, and the suspected drunken driver responsible for the crash has been arrested.
Soldier's Heroic Act Earns Rare Valor Award for Saving Woman from Violent Assault
Spc. Rene Rodriguez, a medic with the 25th Infantry Division, is set to receive the Soldier's Medal, the Army's highest award for heroism outside of combat, for saving a woman from a violent assault outside a coffee shop near Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Rodriguez intervened when he saw the woman being attacked, enduring strikes from the assailant while moving her to safety in his car. He continued to protect her until law enforcement arrived. The Soldier's Medal is rarely awarded, and Rodriguez's actions reflect great credit upon him, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Florida Deputy's Terrifying Rescue Attempt: Sucked into Drainage Pipe.
A Florida sheriff's deputy risked his life to rescue a man who was trapped in floodwaters, with both men sucked underwater into a drainage pipe, gripping video shows. The deputy and the citizen in distress were carried nearly 100 feet underwater beneath a four-lane highway before resurfacing on the other side. The two men embraced in a hug that quickly devolved into tears for the rescued man. The sheriff applauded the deputy and said the footage is an example of the “exceptional courage displayed by the men and women of law enforcement every day.”
Knife Attacks Shock France, Hero Honored.
Henri d’Anselme, a 24-year-old backpacker, has been hailed as a hero in France after he chased and tried to disarm a knife-wielding attacker who stabbed four young children and two adults in a playground in Annecy. D’Anselme, who was documenting his pilgrimage on his Instagram account, acted on instinct to prevent further bloodshed and said it was impossible to let people be attacked by the furious madman. He has been praised for his bravery and self-defense skills.