Surveillance footage shows a bus driver rescuing a young barefoot child who was wandering on a freeway overpass.
The rescue took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Dec. 22, 2018. The footage was released on Jan. 10.
“A lost baby was wandering alone on a freeway overpass near 4th and Mitchell in Milwaukee. The child, who was less than one-year-old, was barefoot and wearing just a onesie and diaper,” the system stated.
“Irena stopped her bus, ran across the busy street, picked up the crying child, and carried the little one to safety. As Irena called for help, a passenger gave up her coat to help keep the baby warm. The child was cold to the touch after spending time outside in the freezing temperatures.”
The baby soon fell asleep in Ivic’s arms.
A short time later, firefighters and other emergency personnel arrived on the scene.
An investigation revealed that the baby’s mother left the child outside. Police officers said the mother may have been suffering from a mental health crisis. The baby was reunited with his father.
Ivic said that she was happy to help.
“Irena says she’s just grateful that she was able to help,” the press release from the system stated.
Ivic, originally from Serbia, has lived in Milwaukee for 12 years and has been a transit system employee for five years.
She was honored on Jan. 10 by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and officials with the transit system.
Bus Driver Saves Money to Buy Christmas Gifts
In another instance of community spirit, a school bus driver in Dallas, Texas, bought gifts for every student on his route, according to his school district.
In all, there were 70 gifts for the children. The children found out about the gifts when they were picked up on Dec. 21.
Lake Highlands Elementary posted photos of the gifts and Curtis on its Facebook page, where the post has been shared thousands of times.
“He asked the kids what they wanted for Christmas and kept a list,” Jennifer Wilcox, the school’s PTA president, told ABC. “I believe his motivation was to bless the kids and to put smiles on their faces.”
Jenkins, meanwhile, told ABC that he wanted to buy the gifts to “magnify loving and caring.”
One of the children asked Jenkins if he was Santa Claus.
“Kids these days need to see positivity,” Jenkins said. “If you show a lot of kids a lot of love they will do the same,” he added.