An 8 year old boy helped his sister escape from a car in mid-flight

A few seconds of inattention could have caused a tragedy to a family in the United States. Nita Coburn, 69, had a friend in the car in Middletown, Ohio, accompanied by her two great-grandchildren. To get to the place, he left the vehicle a few seconds: in the back were the brothers of 8 and 10 years. At that time, a man took advantage of the situation and took the car with the children inside, reported
ABC News.

When someone tried to steal his vehicle, Nita ran and managed to open the driver's door, but the thief managed to close it and block it. Meanwhile, 8-year-old Chance managed to jump out of the car and drag his 10-year-old sister Skylar.

The great-grandmother did not realize at that time that the boys had jumped out of the car and were still trying to open the door of the vehicle on the move, until she realized that the children were safe, as confirmed
The Washington Post.

Two police officers who witnessed the scene managed to arrest the 34-year-old robber, who is accused of double kidnapping, badault and robbery.

"This child is a hero, he has taken his sister out of the stolen car without worrying about his own safety," said the Middletown Police Chief, who also pointed out that the feat of the day was the same. child is "amazing at his age". "The boy opened the door to escape and the girl started jumping too, but the man grabbed the girl's hood and did not let her out," she said. -he adds.