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Chicago Crossing Guard Carries Student on Back to Avoid Floodwaters/VID

Published January 23, 2026, 12:21
Chicago Crossing Guard Carries Student on Back to Avoid Floodwaters/VID

A video circulating online has gone viral, showing a Chicago school crossing guard carrying a student on their back to protect them from floodwaters caused by a broken water pipe. After speaking with the student, the crossing guard lifted them onto their back and safely carried them across two crosswalks, also picking up a dropped glove. The crossing guard's act has garnered widespread praise and admiration for their thoughtfulness and altruistic behavior.