On New Year’s Day, a homeless man sprang into action after witnessing a minivan crash into a Texas bayou, putting a young mother and her infant in immediate danger.
Using a kayak, he paddled to the partially submerged vehicle, rescued both occupants, and took them to shore before emergency crews arrived.
The mother and baby were treated at a hospital and released without serious injuries, and authorities later praised the anonymous rescuer for his quick, selfless response.