r/BeAmazed • u/Sirsilentbob423 • Feb 04 '25

Miscellaneous / Others Derrick Byrd, 20, sustained second- and third-degree burns on his face, arms, and back after rushing back into a burning home to save his 8-year-old niece.

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More info: https://people.com/human-interest/uncle-saves-niece-running-into-burning-house-severe-burns-no-regrets/

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u/fellow_human-2019 Feb 04 '25

Well I did just turn 30. Sooo yay.

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u/BankAdministrative52 Feb 04 '25

Congrats on making it that far!

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u/fellow_human-2019 Feb 04 '25

I live by the 5 “Ds” of dodgeball. Dodge, Duck,Dip,Dive, and Dodge. As long as I have that we good.