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Published 15:26 IST, June 11th 2020

‘Heartwarming’: Little girl wears new artificial leg, her friends' reactions wins hearts

A heartwarming video of a little girl showing off her new prosthetic leg to her classmates resurfaced on the internet and has left netizens in awe.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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A heartwarming video of a little girl showing off her new prosthetic leg to her classmates resurfaced on the internet and has left netizens in awe. The short clip shared by IFS Officer Sudha Ramen on June 11 shows the girl walking into school wearing her brand new prosthetic leg, while her friends run towards her to embrace her. 

According to an international media outlet, the video was shot at a school in Birmingham back in 2017. The little girl, Anu reportedly had to have her leg amputated shortly after she was born. Her new prosthetic leg, a pink sports blade, helps the little girl ‘run faster and do street dancing faster’. The heart touching clip captured the exact moment Anu walked into school wearing her new sports blade for the first time. 

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In the clip, one can also hear her friend asking “That’s your new pink leg?”. Another kid can also be heard saying, “Wow!”. While some of Anu’s friends can be seen hugging her, others are seen looking carefully at her new pink blade. Anu can also be seen running around the playing ground with one of her friends as well. 

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Netizens call Anu an ‘inspiration’ 

Since shared, the video has left netizens in ‘tears’. While some internet users called Anu and ‘inspiration’, others praised her friends as well. One user wrote, “It gives a feeling that I have seen Goddesses. The happiness in another normal child is a bliss”. Another user said, “I have tears rolling down on my cheeks. How sweet is that? We are all behind the immaterial achievements and forgot to live and cherish the beautiful moments”. 

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15:26 IST, June 11th 2020