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Blind Hero Rescues Neighbor from Raging House Fire
3 Oct
Summary
- A legally blind man rescued his elderly, blind neighbor from a house fire.
- The fire destroyed the neighbor's home and tragically killed her cat and kittens.
- The neighbor praised the hero for entering the burning house to save her.
On the night of March 27, 2005, Jim Sherman, who is blind, heard an urgent call for help through a baby monitor. His neighbor, 85-year-old Annie Smith, who was also legally blind and had Alzheimer's disease, was trapped in her burning Conroe, Texas home. Sherman, then 55, had been with Smith earlier that evening. He immediately went to her aid, guided by her voice as smoke filled the residence.
Navigating the dangerous conditions, Sherman located Smith near the bathroom and led her out of the inferno. The fire, which reportedly started from faulty electrical wiring, completely destroyed Smith's house. Sadly, her cat and three kittens perished in the blaze. Despite the devastation, Smith and her daughter expressed immense gratitude for Sherman's heroic actions, emphasizing his courage in entering the burning structure to save a life.
