NEW YORK CITY — A Bronx man is being widely praised online after intervening to protect a teenage girl who was allegedly harassed by a man on a city bus while she was on her way to school. The viral moment, captured on video, shows how one person’s courage and empathy helped defuse a frightening situation and keep a young passenger safe.
According to witnesses, the incident unfolded when a man sat next to the girl and began making her uncomfortable during the ride. The teenager eventually broke down crying, drawing the attention of another rider who decided to step in.
Good Samaritan Intervenes and Escorts Teen to Safety
The man, whose name has not been publicly released, calmly approached the situation and placed himself between the suspect and the girl. He then stayed with her until her stop, getting off the bus alongside her to make sure she was safely away from the harasser.
In a brief video update, the man shared why he felt compelled to act…