YouTube, WISN 12 NewsBeing a parent and having to keep an eye on your child at all times is impossible, and there are times when sneaky little kids can slip out of our sight and wander off without us knowing.
Meet David
YouTube, WISN 12 NewsDavid Gehrke is a snowplow driver who had an unusual encounter while he was doing his work at 4 in the morning in February 2021.
A Strange Sighting
PexelsDavid was clearing streets early in the morning when he saw something small move by his wing blade.
It’s Not A Deer
YouTube, WISN 12 NewsDavid said, “I realized that was not a dog or a deer, that was a small little boy just dressed in a pair of zip-up onesie pajammies”.
He Met Maddox
YouTube, WISN 12 NewsThe snowplow driver stopped and picked up 5-year-old Maddox Pierce who wandered out of his home toward the cold streets.
Calling For Help
PexelsDavid wrapped Maddox with his jacket while they waited for the police.
He Thought He Was Alone
PexelsMaddox told the police that he woke up and got afraid that he was all alone in the house (which he was not) and got scared so he decided to walk to his grandfather’s house.
Mom Came
YouTube, WISN 12 NewsMaddox’s mom, Brittany Weissenburger, was working during that time and his 14-year-old aunt was babysitting him but she was asleep when the little boy sneaked out of the house.
She’s Grateful
YouTube, WISN 12 NewsBrittany was extremely grateful to David for saving her son. The snowplow driver even received a certificate of appreciation from the West Bend police because of his heroic act.
Watch how David luckily saw and rescued little Maddox in the video below.
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