6-year-old boy praised for saving sister from dog attack

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Bridger Walker, a 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, has gained social media notoriety after being praised by Anne Hathaway for rescuing his sister from a dog attack. On July 9, Bridger jumped into action when a 1-year-old old German shepherd mix charged toward his 4-year-old sister, a statement from the family obtained by CNN states. While shielding his sister he was brutally attacked by the dog.

"Tragically, instead of running off, the dog leaped and latched onto Bridger's cheek," the statement reads in part. Bridger subsequently underwent a two-hour surgery that required more than 90 stitches, according to his family.

And when his father asked him why he jumped in between his sister and the dog, he is said to have told them,
"if someone had to die, I thought it should be me," according to the statement.

The young boy's aunt started an Instagram page and shared that Bridger is an Avengers fan, which caught Hathaway's attention. "I'm not an Avenger, but I know a superhero when I see one," Hathaway wrote on Instagram alongside photos of Bridger and his sister. "I can only hope I'm half as brave in my life as you are in yours, Bridger. Wishing you an easeful recovery, and many cool looking rocks. Hey @markruffalo, do you need a teammate??"

https://www.stltoday.com/news/6-year-old-boy-praised-for-saving-sister-from-dog-attack/article_3ec23a5a-c5c1-5aef-92e3-66834aea1dbd.html

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. SMH. Simply amazing. NT

[Bayard]

2. Full article is blocked

I'm wondering what was up with the dog?

"if someone had to die, I thought it should be me," is quite a statement from a 6 yr old.

[Bev54]

4. I can get in just had to turn off the ad blocker

but nothing said about the dog

[customerserviceguy]

9. Yes, I'm curious myself

about what happened to this vicious dog and its owner.

[Quemado]

15. The dog will be taken care of by the "animal police", according to

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/parents-say-their-6-year-old-son-survived-brutal-dog-n1234036

[LisaL]

22. Sounds like it was known that the dog was "mean."

Children's were playing at a friend's house. A friend pointed at the dog as the "mean" one.

[lpbk2713]

3. I like that kid.

[cayugafalls]

5. That is a great brother and real hero.

I wish him a quick recovery.

[irisblue]

6. Different Source

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/good-news/chris-evans-pays-tribute-to-boy-mauled-in-dog-attack-while-protecting-sister/news-story/31a256446d70123aef49e100eb2df486

snip--Mark Buffalo, The Hulk-"Hulk star Mark Ruffalo was one of the first celebrities to respond, praising the child’s “courage” and “heart”.

“Real courage isn’t dominating people or fighting against people or walking around like a tough guy. Real courage is knowing what is right to do and doing it even when it might end up hurting you somehow,” the actor posted.


snip--Chris Helmsworth-Thor"-Hemsworth described him as an “absolute inspiration” and said “your courage is beyond belief and we are all so impressed by you.”

snip-Chris Evans, Capt America snip--"The video shows Evans’ heartwarming message while little Bridger listens intently – while donning a Captain America suit.

“This is a message for Bridger – hey Bridger, Captain America here – how are you doing buddy?” Evans says in the clip."


more at source,

[MLAA]

7. What a wonderful kid. Wow.

[coti]

10. Yup, incredible.

Character like that, in someone so young, hits me right in the feels.

[MenloParque]

8. HERO

I roll my eyes at people who have called me a hero just because I’m in the health care profession and working in the pandemic...REALLY!!?! This kid jumped into an extremely dangerous situation no matter the consequences. Hero.

[Skittles]

21. I gotta tell ya, MenloParque

please accept the hero moniker with grace, lots of us think about you folk just when we wear a mask for a brief time at the grocery store

[CatWoman]

28. Chris Evans sending 'Captain America' shield to little boy who saved sister from dog attack

CNN)Chris Evans is giving a special gift to one very brave little boy.

The Captain America star sent a video message to Bridger Walker, 6, who saved his four-year-old sister from a dog attack. Walker was badly injured requiring a two-hour surgery and 90 stitches to his face.

"Captain America here, so I read your story, I saw what you did and I'm sure you heard a lot of this over the last couple days, but let me be the next one to tell you, 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," Evans said in a video message posted to an Instagram page started by Walker's aunt. "I'm going to track down your address and I'm going to send you an authentic Captain America shield because pal, you deserve it."

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/entertainment/chris-evans-little-boy-dog-attack/index.html

[Duppers]

11. Something had to have happened to the dog to have behaved

Like that.
My 2 cents.

[colorado_ufo]

17. We would all like to believe that.

However, there is a point at which, sometimes, deeply seated instincts override training, love, or anything else.

I have a horse that is "head shy." Someone always thinks that at some point he was abused and hit in the head. I bred the horse, he was born on our property and has never been anywhere else. No one has taken care of him except my husband, the vet, or myself. I even supervise every minute that a vet or farrier is with him. No one has EVER hit him, especially "in the head!" It is just an overly reactive sense of self protection of an area that is very vulnerable on every horse.

While I believe the rule that every dog gets one bite, this is a degree of viciousness that can never be trusted. And, having crossed the line, it is easier for that dog to do it again. There are thousands of wonderful, kind, sweet, gentle loving family dogs that get euthanized each year because shelters cannot keep them all. One of them should be saved instead and this unfortunate animal gently sent to St. Francis.

[TomSlick]

20. So, it's the four year-old's fault?

Isn't it more likely the fault lies with an irresponsible dog owner that allowed a large, apparently unsocialized dog to wander loose?

I hope the dog owner has good personal liability insurance.

[LisaL]

24. Apparently it was known that the dog was "mean."

If the dog was "mean" it was really stupid to allow children to play in the backyard, where the dog was.

[Duppers]

27. Grief! I didn't mean to imply that!!

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Indeed...
"the fault lies with an irresponsible dog owner that allowed a large, apparently unsocialized dog to wander loose?"

[LanternWaste]

23. Given inflation and the dollar's strength overseas, that's about twice it's worth.

[Cha]

25. Got anything to say about the 6 year old boy,

who got bitten in the face by the vicious dog, trying to save his little sister?

And, why are you "hiding"?

[Scarsdale]

12. Two beautiful kids.

What a brave little soul he is, saving little sister from harm. I hope everything heals fast.

[onecent]

13. What a sweet sweet little boy. To save your sister......

Sorry you had to go to all this nonsense.....but thank you for saving your sister.

[oldsoftie]

14. A great post for all of us today!!

[Vinca]

16. OMG - that poor, little kid. That's about as brave as it gets.

[colorado_ufo]

18. Truly an "old soul"

in a young hero's body.

[malaise]

19. I just love him

What a brave loving brother - look at the smile on his sister's face

Thanks for some good news.

[Cha]

26. I don't think Bridger gained " notoriety" That definition is..

the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

Poor thing.. I'm so glad Bridger wasn't hurt Worse!