A firefighter is being called a hero after comforting a little girl after a car crash in California while her sister and mother were being treated for their injuries.
The tragic incident started when a big rig crossed into oncoming traffic along a San Diego highway, two girls were inside one of the cars involved in the crash.
The first car to hit suffered the most: two passengers, Nancy Bauerlein, 57, and her daughter, Jennifer Thompson-Campbell, 29, died instantly. The second car was damaged much less, and all the people inside stayed alive – two adults and two little girls, ages 4 and 6.
Heartland Fire & Rescue Department firefighter paramedic Ryan Lopez scooped up one of them – an uninjured 4-year-old – and held her in his arms as he carried her away from the wreckage where her mother and sister were being treated for injuries. A news camera captured the touching moment as Lopez held the girl in his arms, rocking her back ad forth, side to side.
Lopez said the helpful thing about comforting was the significant event in his life. Two months before the accident, he became a father to a beautiful daughter. Even though he is still gathering experience to feel like a respectful father, this episode proved a nice fact – Lopez knows how to deal with the kids.
Lopez then carried the girl over to the fire engine and put her down to give her a drink of water. hen, she was in his arms once again, resting her head on his shoulder.
According to the firefighter, he considers what he did to simply be part of his job, adding that any other first responder would have done the same.
“It’s not something I would ever seek out to take any recognition for,” Lopez said. “I know someone else in my same position would’ve done the same thing.”
The 6-year-old girl suffered a broken neck in the accident and was having trouble breathing. She was taken to a nearby children’s hospital. The 4-year-old girl who was helped by Lopez had only minor injuries.
The firefighting team said it would be a great opportunity to meet the family as soon as they recover. Ryan would like to see the kid one more time to check if she goes well.
Such people are the best examples not only of pure brevity and courage but also of a sensitive soul and tender approach. Thank you, Lopez, for comforting the little girl.
Watch the touching moment here: ABC10/Youtube
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