Man Pulls Over to Save Wild Rabbit From California Wildfire, Becomes Viral Hero

Vehicles pass beside a wall of flames on the 101 highway as it reaches the coast during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, Calif., on Dec. 6, 2017. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images

With wildfires engulfing southern California, one man made the brave decision to rescue a rabbit he spotted on the side of the road.

In widely shared footage broadcast by KABC, the man—who refused an interview—can be seen in distress by the side of Highway 1 in Ventura County.