When Ryan Carter noticed something unusual on his drive home from work, he didn’t hesitate to stop and investigate. What he discovered was an elderly woman named Miss Minnie who had fallen off her walker into a flooded pothole and couldn’t pull herself out.
Carter had recently completed training on Florida’s Good Samaritan law, which prompted him to begin recording on his Meta glasses before approaching to assist. He found Miss Minnie sitting in water-filled hole, unable to escape on her own.
A calm approach to a difficult situation
Rather than rushing to lift the woman immediately, Carter took a measured approach. He asked her directly, “What do you need from me? Need me to pick you up?”
Miss Minnie initially thought she might be able to stand independently after a few moments, but she remained stuck. Carter maintained his composure and helped ease her anxiety by counting down before carefully lifting her up by her arms.
“I saw somebody in a desperate situation, and I just wanted to be the hand that she could depend on,” Ryan said. After getting Miss Minnie out of the pothole, Carter provided her with water and drove her home safely. He even followed up with a phone call to ensure her well-being. “And she has been perfectly fine, and I’m actually looking forward to being reacquainted with her here in the near future,” he shared.
Video goes viral after friend shares footage
Johnnie Owens, a friend of Carter’s, posted the video footage online to recognize Ryan’s compassionate actions. However, Carter insisted he wasn’t seeking recognition for his deed. “Simple acts of kindness should be normal. Just instinctively. You do what’s right at all times, and most importantly, you do right because it feels right to do right. You don’t do it expecting something in return,” he said.
The incident serves as a reminder of the biblical principle found in Matthew 5:16 (NKJV): “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
