Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Detroit father’s compassionate act has captured hearts online after he recorded himself walking a 6-year-old girl to school when he found her alone in freezing temperatures without proper winter clothing.
Joshua Threatt, 36, noticed the child Monday morning on Detroit’s west side, walking without a hat or gloves. Concerned for her safety, Threatt escorted her 10 blocks to Thirkell Elementary School while documenting the journey on Facebook Live. The video has since resonated with tens of thousands of viewers.
“She was out here walking by herself. How old are you? Six? Man,” Threatt said in the video. He immediately recognized the girl needed help.
“If I was cold, I definitely know she was cold. She had to be freezing, no doubt,” he added.
As a father himself, Threatt related to the child’s situation. His youngest child is the same age as the girl, which made the moment even more personal.
“I actually thought about my youngest because my youngest is the same age, and I was like this shouldn’t be happening. Somebody needs to be with her,” Threatt said.
Upon reaching the school, Threatt briefed staff on the situation, visibly emotional.
“She’s probably scared because she’s been walking for about 10 blocks. So many people just pulled up on that little girl. I am so happy I saved her,” he said.
Following the video’s viral spread, Threatt spoke with the girl’s father and described their conversation as a “good, man-to-man talk.”
Community members have praised Threatt’s actions. Tiffany Canty, whose children also attend Thirkell Elementary, called the incident “heartbreaking” but commended his intervention.
Detroit police confirmed they have been in contact with the girl’s family and noted this was not the first time she had been found alone. Children’s Protective Services has also been notified. The school district did not respond to requests for comment.
Threatt offered a message to parents:
“You need to make sure the kid’s safety is first and foremost above anything,” he said.
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