Fifth-Grader Rescues School Bus Full of Classmates After Deadly Freak Accident

Nicholas to the Rescue

Nicholas made his way toward the front of the bus. By now, the water was almost knee-deep. He picked up a crying kindergartener, who wrapped her arms around his neck as tightly as she could. He lifted her up and helped her climb through an open window. In only a matter of moments, Nicholas would come face to face with his worst nightmare.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.