Published 21:56 IST, October 28th 2019
Policeman helps elderly man cross busy Shanghai street, netizens laud
Netizens laud a policeman who was identified helping an elderly man cross the busy intersection in Shanghai; he can be seen carrying the old man on his back
Netizens are lauding a Chinese policeman who was identified helping an elderly man cross the busy intersection in Shanghai. He can be seen carrying the old man on his back. The surveillance camera installed at the intersection captured the heartwarming moment which made the netizens laud.
About the video
The video footage shows that the police officer walking with the old man, helping him to cross the busy intersection. The policeman after having a brief conversation lifts the man on his shoulders halfway across the zebra crossing. The policeman initially struggled to acquire balance, but both of them quickly made it to the other side of the road. The netizens reacted to the video and appreciated the policeman for his compassion. A Facebook user posted, “World is not run by brilliant minds it is by beautiful hearts.” Another user wrote, “My salute to honorable officer.” Another user wrote, “ThankYou at least there are still good people out there”.
A similar incident
In a similar incident, a heartwarming picture of a policeman helping an elderly man with his shopping has gone viral. The 83-year-old was struggling to take shopping home to his wife before PC Stevens came to his aid. The police officer has been widely applauded online after being seen assisting with the heavy bags in Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire. The elderly gentleman had caught the wrong bus and was faced with the prospect of a long walk home before PC Stevens’ act of kindness. Northamptonshire Police posted the image, taken by a passer-by, on their Facebook page and it quickly spread, eliciting thousands of comments from people touched by the scene. He went on to compliment the man he was seen to be helping: “ultimately though the most recognition needs to go to the lovely man who despite being 83 years old manages to catch the bus into town and bring his shopping home to his wife.”
Updated 22:56 IST, October 28th 2019