There are two things you can count on in life. First, kids will ride bicycles. Second, elderly people will get lost. But what happens when the two come together as one?
Well, that’s exactly what happened in one story that’s now gone viral. After being uploaded to social media, a video about this has garnered more than 1.6 million views. People around the world are amazed at how the story unfolded.
Losing their way
According to numerous experts on the elderly, it’s common for aging men and women to lose their way. It primarily comes down to unstable activity within a particular part of the brain. That causes disorientation and confusion, making it difficult for them to navigate even known locations.
A day of fun
Just as they had hundreds of other times, a group of young kids decided to go bike riding. It was an ordinary day just like any other. With the weather beautiful where they lived in Sacramento, California, this was a perfect way to have fun.
Asking for assistance
While out and about on their bikes, a police officer approached the kids. He explained to them that a 97-year-old woman from the area had gone missing. So, he asked them if they’d keep their eyes open for anything unusual.
Banding together
You know kids, they’re always up for a challenge. That’s when Logan, Hope, Kash, and McKenna decided to look around. Although they were hopeful, they really didn’t expect much to happen. But after promising the officer they’d help the group came up with a plan.
On the hunt
So, that’s when the four young kids thought it would be best to ride their bikes up and down the streets. But they did a lot more than that. They rode through parks, over hills, and anywhere else they could think of to try to find the missing woman.
Searching high and low
What started as more of a game slowly turned into a serious search and rescue. These kids slowly began to understand just how dire the situation was. So, they went throughout several neighborhoods, as well … they were now on a mission to succeed.
A lot of ground to cover
The area of Sacramento where the group lived was quite large. And with bikes, they were limited to where they could go. But that didn’t matter … they wanted to cover every inch hoping to find her.
An unbelievable moment
All of the sudden, one of the kids spotted the woman. They would later find out that this lady suffered from dementia. Quickly, they went home to let one of the fathers know they found the missing woman.
True heroes
Considering this woman was missing and the world we live in, who knows what would’ve happened if this group of kids hadn’t spotted her. They were determined and all their hard work paid off. To everyone in the community, they’re all heroes.
A happy ending
The police showed up and escorted the woman safely home. Then, the kids were told they did a great job. Something like this could be all it takes to shape the minds of these children so that someday, they do something amazing with their lives.
This just goes to show that you should never underestimate a kid who’s determined to succeed. And they were determined. This is such a beautiful and touching story that you can watch for yourself by clicking on the video below.
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Source: Inside Edition, Earth
