Incredible Stories: A Real Life Captain America

Bridger Walker, 6, is being hailed as a hero for protecting his 4-year-old sister from a dog attack. The little boy and his sister were at a friend's house in Wyoming earlier this month when a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix lunged at them while they were outside in the backyard. Without thinking, Bridger stepped in front of his sibling to protect her and was bitten in the face by the dog

He underwent a nearly two-hour surgery that required more than 90 stitches, his parents Robert and Teila Walker said in a statement. Bridger is currently recovering at home.

Robert and Teila said the scary incident happened on July 9 while Bridger and his sister were hanging out at a friend's house. The children went out into the yard and the friend pointed to a dog and said "that is the nice dog." The friend then pointed to another dog in the yard and said "that is the mean one."

"Bridger explained how, at that moment, the mean one ran at them," the couple said in their statement. "In Bridger’s words, 'I stepped to the side, in front of my sister so that the dog wouldn’t get her. I kept moving, so it couldn’t get past.'

The dog ran at the children and "latched onto Bridger's cheek," Robert and Teila wrote.

"Bridger explained that when the dog bit him, he yelled for his sister to run," according to the statement. "After the dog released, Bridger ran to his sister and led her to a more secure part of the yard where he thought they would be safe." The dog's owner was able to secure the German Shepherd and called for help.

(Bridger Walker after receiving 90 stitches on his left cheek.)

"At the hospital, emergency workers immediately wheeled Bridger into a curtained-off area. The only time he cried was when he got the IV. The dog's owner wanted to put the canine to sleep, Robert and Teila wrote, but Bridger — who has two dogs himself — did not want it to be killed.

"We assured him that the animal police would take care of the dog and that he wouldn’t ever need to worry about seeing it again.

"If someone has to die, I thought it should be me" -- Bridger Walker

I just finished reading this story and thought of sharing it how incredible is this little kid is, Bridger yet again proved that "small heroes have big hearts". From the deepest part of our hearts we wish and pray God, your speedy recovery.

Avengers Hero, Chris Evans a.k.a Captain America hailed Bridger in his Instagram story and also sent Bridger an authenticated 'Captain America Shield' for his selfless and brace act.

WBC, World Boxing Council has announced Bridger as 'Honoury Champion' for 2020-21 and sent replica belt and presents for him and his sister.

Spider Man Actor, Tom Holland wished Bridger a speedy recovery and invited him to Spider Man - 3 sets.

... Krish Charlie 🖋