Supermarket Worker Becomes Instant Hero After Diving Into Traffic To Save A Little Girl's Life

Write Comment A regular day at a supermarket in Puebla, Mexico turned into a real life miracle on September 6. Surveillance cameras captured the scary moments a little girl ran out of the 'Super Rey Del Ahorro' store and headed straight toward a busy road. A woman, most likely her mother or someone watching her, tried to chase her down but tripped and fell before she could catch up. RELATED: CBP Officer Rushes In Robb Elementary And Saves Wife, Daughter, And Dozens Of Children That left the child alone, running right into the path of oncoming cars with nobody close enough to stop her. That's when a store worker noticed what was happening. Without even thinking twice, he took off running toward the girl. The timing could not have been closer. Just as a car was seconds away from hitting her, he reached the child, grabbed her, and dove out of the way. Both of them hit the ground together, with his body wrapped around hers to shield her from the impact. The car flew by, missing them by inches. One extra second and this story could have ended in tragedy instead of relief. That's what's making people online lose it over this footage. It's not just a lucky catch, it's a split-second sacrifice from someone who didn't even know that child personally. Since the video went viral, the worker has been praised across social media. Comment sections are flooded with people calling him brave, quick-thinking, and a true guardian angel. Strangers online are saying what a lot of us are thinking, that this man deserves way more than just internet praise for what he did. As of now, the girl is reported to be safe, and the community in Puebla is rallying around the worker who acted without hesitation. No serious injuries have been reported for either the child or her rescuer. source