Rescuing A Neighbor In Trouble

 Normal neighborly kindness comes in the form of giving a cup of sugar to that mom who is in the middle of baking and realizes she is out. Or maybe its checking their mail while they are vacationing and keeping an eye on the house. Still another might be mowing their yard or helping with trash cans. These gestures are all kind and loving in their own way building a sense of true community. But what if your neighbor is in harms way and being attacked? What if the only option is to risk your own life or physical injury by coming to their aid? Would you hesitate?

Grant and Mason reunited after the attack

Thankfully Grant Brown, a nineteen year old soon to be military recruit, did not stop to think about his own safety when he heard the screams of six-year-old neighbor Mason Lindeman. The little boy had been playing on his own driveway near the road with two other friends when a pit bull got loose and went on the attack. The dog honed in on Mason, tackling him to the ground, clamping his jaws and teeth onto the head of the little guy. His friends sped off to get help and avoid getting bit themselves leaving Mason to temporarily fend for himself.

Greatly outmatched all Mason could do was ball up and scream which alerted Grant to the terrified chaos taking place a few houses over. The nineteen year old jumped into action running toward the scene of the attack, immediately getting the dogs attention. The strategy worked as the pit bull decided Grant was his new target. The dog left little Mason and began chasing the teen who sprinted away, leading the dog to his yard. This allowed the six year old to collect himself, go inside to safety, and ultimately get medical attention which included staples in the back of his head. 

Our hero also suffered injuries to his hand while fighting the dog off as he showed Inside Edition the splint and bandages covering his fingers. "I am glad you are alright," says Brown as he embraces Mason while offering him a stuffed animal as a gift. Mom also hugs the young man and expresses her gratitude. When asked about his new hero status, Brown humbly states, "I don't think I am a hero, I just think that I did the right thing." Despite his humility the title is well earned anytime someone is willing to risk life and limb to come to the aid of another. 

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