Thai fireman dons Spider Man costume to coax 8 year old autistic kid off 3rd floor window ledge

[underpants]

Thai 'Spider-Man' to the rescue
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7961208.stm

An unusual disguise has helped a Bangkok fireman rescue an eight-year-old boy who had climbed on to a third-floor window ledge, Thai police say.

The firefighter dressed up as the comic book superhero Spider-Man in order to coax the boy, who is autistic, from his dangerous perch.

Efforts by the teachers to convince the pupil back inside had failed.

But a remark by his mother about his passion for comic superheroes prompted fireman Somchai Yoosabai to rush back to the station, where he kept a Spider-Man costume in his locker.

The sight of Mr Yoosabai dressed as Spider-Man and holding a glass of juice for him, brought a big smile to the boy's face, and he promptly threw himself into the arms of his "superhero", police said.

[jobycom]

1. Good man!

Sweet story. :)

[terisan]

2. A beautiful story. nt

[alcibiades_mystery]

3. Well fucking played

:thumbsup:

[underpants]

6. Firemen are the best

I forgot to post the pic.

[Goblinmonger]

4. He keeps a spider-man costume in his firestation locker?

Am I jaded being that is the first thing that came to my mind?

[underpants]

7. Mr Yoosabai normally uses the costume to liven up fire drills in schools.

Last line of the news story at the link

[Goblinmonger]

13. Got it.

I guess the question after what happened is why we don't all have some superhero costume available.

[Sequoia]

26. And just who would you be?

[Goblinmonger]

28. An interesting and telling question

to keep in the arsenal.

I'm partial to Batman.

[Critters2]

5. That's brilliantly resourceful! What a great story! nt

[buzzard]

8. My autistic nephew was obsessed with Spider-man and other super heroes, what a great ending to what

could have been a tragedy.

[crikkett]

9. My hero!!

2nd good news story today. I think I'll quit while I'm ahead.

[DearAbby]

10. Fast thinking Fireman

to the rescue! What a great story, and it has a happy ending. Look at the smile on that young man's face!

[lyonn]

11. Such a clever fellow - great story, thanks - nt

[spanone]

12. that's great!

r

[OhioChick]

14. How sweet. n/t

[Occam Bandage]

15. And they laugh at me for keeping a Spider-Man costume within reach at all times. nt

[Ikonoklast]

17. Actually, that isn't the reason for the laughter.

It's when you wear the Wonder Woman costume that gets you the snickering.

[surrealAmerican]

21. That's not a spiderman costume.

It's a set of underoos.

[JerseygirlCT]

16. Spiderman to the rescue again! Love this. nt

[TorchTheWitch]

18. Spectacular initiative!

A true genius ploy, and even better it worked!

[file83]

19. I'm just glad he didn't dress up as "Dr. Manhattan" from the Watchmen...

...have you seen his "costume"? (Hint: He doesn't wear one.)

[Stryguy]

20. hahahaha

Both funny and disturbing :)

[serrano2008]

22. Nice copywrite infringement "Spidey"...

I'm sure there's a lawsuit right around the corner.

[etherealtruth]

23. So touching

Wonderful firefighter

[Swede]

24. Well played Mr. Parker,er Yoosabai.

Spiderman, Spiderman,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes the Spiderman.

Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He's got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread
Take a look overhead
Hey, there
There goes the Spiderman.

In the chill of night
At the scene of a crime
Like a streak of light
He arrives just in time.

Spiderman, Spiderman
Friendly neighborhood Spiderman
Wealth and fame
He's ingnored
Action is his reward.

To him, life is a great big bang up
Whenever there's a hang up
You'll find the Spider man.

[Sequoia]

25. Now, that's a hero !!!

What a good story. Thanks.

[Hepburn]

27. KNR.....

...job well done! :applause:

[applegrove]

29. I love stories with happy endings like this.

[Dukkha]

30. everybody gets one

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

31. Nicely done.