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New Coverage Revisits 2020 Story of Boy Who Shielded Sister From Dog Attack

Coverage revisits his 2020 rescue with fresh attention from Marvel actors.

Overview

  • He was six in Wyoming in 2020 when he stepped between a German Shepherd mix and his younger sister at a friend's home.
  • His family say he later explained, "If someone had to die, I thought it should be me."
  • The dog mauled his face and head, leading to nearly two hours of surgery and about 90 stitches.
  • He told his sister to run, called emergency services, and responders rushed him to hospital.
  • The new retellings spotlight praise from Marvel actors, with Chris Evans saying, "Pal, you're a hero."