CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 6-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after protecting his 4-year-old sister’s life during a dog attack.
Bridger Walker, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, stepped between his sister and a 1-year-old German shepherd when the dog started to charge the girl, CNN reported.
Bridger was the one attacked, the dog ripping his cheek, his parents told CNN in a statement.
It took about 90 stitches and a two-hour surgery to repair the damage.
His father asked Bridger why he did it, his dad said Bridger told him, “If someone had to die, I thought it should be me,” CNN reported.
Now Bridger’s heroic deed is getting noticed after his aunt tagged the actors who played The Avengers on Instagram.
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Anne Hathaway, who appeared as Catwoman in DC Entertainment’s “The Dark Knight Rises” wrote on the Instagram post, “I’m not an Avenger, but I know a superhero when II see one. I can only hope I’m half as brave in my life as you are in yours, Bridger. Wishing you an easeful recovery, and many cool looking rocks. Hey @markruffalo, do you need a teammate??”
Mark Ruffalo played The Hulk/Bruce Banner in The Avenger films. Bridger’s family told CNN Ruffalo did reach out to them.
Bridger did get a message from the first avenger, Chris Evans who played Captain America. Evans promised Bridger that he will send him a real Captain America shield, Unilad reported.
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Tom Holland (Spider-Man) Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), and Zachary Levi (Shazaam) also sent well wishes to Bridger, CNN reported.
