Courageous Young Boy Saves Younger Siblings From Vicious Dog Attack

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When put in a tight situation, the only choices left are whether to fight or flight.

Meet Deacon

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Deacon Ashmore is a sixth-grader who did an act of courageousness and heroism.

A Frightening Situation

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One afternoon, Deacon and his siblings encountered vicious canines blocking their way.

Saving His Siblings

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The dogs lunged at his younger siblings and some other kids who were playing outside, and instead of running away, Deacon put himself in between his siblings and the dogs so that the kids could have a chance to run.

The Result

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As his siblings ran inside the house, one of the dogs sank its teeth into his left calf, tearing through his muscles and leaving him bleeding profusely.

A Heart Of Gold

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Deacon was adopted from Ethiopia when he was still a baby, but even so, it didn’t stop him from loving his new family selflessly.

A Brotherly Love

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His mother shared with the Detroit Free Press that even during the incident, Deacon’s only concern was his siblings, especially his little brother, Kingston, who was five years old during that time.

Road To Recovery

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Deacon’s journey to recovery is long and costly. While the surgery is done, he would have to undergo physical therapy so he can recover quickly.

Giving Him A Hand

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Despite all these, the community never made Deacon’s family feel alone. Clete Bontrager, a member of their church, set up a GoFundMe page for Deacon so they could collect funds for his treatment.

Watch Deacon’s inspiring story in the video below.

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