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A homeless woman named Bobbi was found frozen outside a South Fort Worth, Texas Food Mart during a winter storm. Store manager Farris Hussain intervened by lifting her from the ground and carrying her inside to warm up until help arrived. This quick action likely prevented a life-threatening situation. Hussain jumped into action after a customer walked into the store and yelled that Bobbi is outside frozen.
The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed that emergency crews responded to the scene and paramedics took Bobbi to a hospital for further care. The incident highlights the importance of community support and the role of frontline workers in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals during extreme weather conditions.
Hussain told CBS News affiliate in Fort Worth, Texas, "She felt as stiff as a rock," he said, "I mean it was. When I picked her up, her entire body was just no matter was going to stay the same form." After she wormed up, she opened her eyes and thanked everyone in the store for their kind gestures.
The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to Even Food Mart between 9:00 and 10:00 and paramedics took her to a hospital. Hussain said he does not consider himself as a hero. Helping people in need is part of the store daily routine. Bobbi's condition was unknown after being hospitalized. However, Hussain said he would share an update when he sees her again.
We often hear about heartbreaking stories and tragedies but there’s an entirely different side to love that doesn’t get enough attention — those beautiful “happy ending” stories that remind us why we believe in love and humanity in the first place.
I found out that our county is under "Level 3 Snow Emergency" and it's illegal to drive unless absolutely necessary. Franklin County's Sheriff's office highly recommends people stay home for their own safety and that people violating this advice could get arrested by local law enforcement.
Study reveals half of all homeless people live with traumatic brain injury. Brain injury is often referred to as a ‘hidden disability.’
Hussain’s fast response in that parking lot underscores a simple point: people who notice when someone is in trouble and decide not to walk past. As shelters and volunteers mobilize for subfreezing nights, officials are urging residents to keep an eye out for anyone still sleeping outside and to make that call that could save a life.
I was surprised that CBS news never mentioned Houssain ethnicity or religion. Let's pretend that Bobbi was able to walk into the Food Mart store during the blizzard to get warm, and Hussain turned her away, and God forbids something happened to her, you can bet your last dollar that CBS news would refer to him as "ungrateful immigrant" and "heartless Muslim."
I ran into this story as I was reading a lengthy report about the snowstorm that has paralyzed the country yesterday and today. I was curious if there was any fatality but luckily, I could not find one. This heartwarming story about Bobbi and Farris was posted on Dallas Pakistani Community Facebook page. Obviously, Firas Hussain is an American of Pakistani descent. He is a man with a heart of gold who deserve a medal.
Mahmoud El-Youseph is a Palestinian freelance writer and retired U.S. Air Force veteran. He writes on U.S. foreign policy, Middle East affairs, and justice. Email: elyousseph6@yahoo.com
Study reveals half of all homeless people live with traumatic brain injury. Brain injury is often referred to as a ‘hidden disability.’