Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Spider-Man swung in from New York to Jonesboro on Tuesday to help a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection.
A Facebook post from the Jonesboro Police Department showed a person in a wheelchair crossing the pedestrian intersection at Caraway Road and Highland Drive. The man appeared to struggle when Spider-Man hopped out of his Jeep to aid him.
“Some people say cops are heroes, but even we need a little helping hand,” the post said. “Thank you, sir, for helping this gentleman reach his destination safely. Whether it’s a red light or green light, there is always time to do what’s right!”
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Spider-Man helped the man to the end of the intersection before returning to his car. He had been working Superhero Day at Ultimate Air Trampoline Park and had just left, the business’s assistant manager Packy Magel told JRN.
The employee, Chris, is a huge Spider-Man fan and frequently wears the costume at other events for kids, Magel added.
“He just happened to be in the right place at the right time,” Magel said. “He’s just a good kid, and that’s just like him to help somebody.”
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