Two barbers in East Hartford, Connecticut, Osvaldo Lugo and Rafael Santana, sprang into action last week and rescued a child who nearly ran into traffic on a busy intersection. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of Brown and Main Street, highlighted the importance of parental vigilance. Although Lugo modestly insists that he was simply in the right place at the right time, local authorities expressed their gratitude for the barbers’ quick thinking and bravery.
Barbers Osvaldo Lugo and Rafael Santana of Looks Sharp Barbershop in East Hartford rescued a child from running into heavy traffic. The incident occurred at the intersection of Brown and Main, a busy area near Pratt Whitney, Coca-Cola facilities, and an I-84 on-ramp. Lugo and Santana noticed the child and quickly intervened, with one of them grabbing the child just feet from traffic. Despite his heroics, Lugo modestly attributes his actions to being in the right place at the right time, while police express gratitude for their efforts.
