Glenn "Woody" Higgins, 58, suffers severe burns, loses both legs trying to save crash victims from burning car in southwest Houston, Texas
Man loses both legs in heroic act in southwest Houston
He jumped out of his car to try to rescue the people inside the burning vehicle.
"He noticed a car that had been in an accident. There were down power lines everywhere. The front of the car was smoking and because he is a hero and a good man he decided to stop and help," Max Higgins, Glenn's son, said.
In his rush to help others, Glenn stepped on a live powerline. The electricity surged through his body and, according to his family, he was literally on fire until someone stepped in to help him.
GoFundMe: Glenn "Woody" Higgins Hero Fund
Our Uncle Woody is an extraordinary human being who dedicates his life to his loved ones and serving others. He has served for 37 years as a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service for the city of Houston and is a wonderful, husband, father, grandfather and is loved deeply by all of his family and friends. It is going to be a long road to recovery. All funds generated through this campaign will go towards Uncle Woody’s recovery, rehabilitation, prosthetics and related expenses.
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