Garbage Truck Driver Saves Out-of-Control Stroller

Garbage Truck Driver Saves Baby in Runaway Stroller

June 5, 2012

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We hear a lot of shocking parenting stories (see: mom who drove off with her baby on the top of the car), but here's a shocking story starring a good samartian: a garbage truck driver saved a baby in a runaway stroller.

Plus: Child CPR, Emergency First Aid, and More Life-Saving Skills

A Seattle mom was jogging with her baby in the stroller, when she momentarily let go and the stroller careened downhill towards an intersection. Garbage truck driver Jeff Blackburn, who spotted the stroller, stopped his truck to block traffic and leapt out to save the stroller. (Nice save!) Luckily, the baby was smiling when Blackburn reached him.

Plus: Good Samaritan Saves Girl from Kidnapping

Watch a video of the hero in action:

Have you, or a stranger, ever made a great save for you or your kids?

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