In a remarkable act of bravery, a Florida driver rescued two toddlers who had wandered onto a busy road in Brevard County. John Brittingham was driving southbound on A1A when he noticed the young girls standing dangerously in the street.
Swift Action in a Time of Crisis
Upon spotting the children, Brittingham swiftly halted his vehicle and rushed towards them. He managed to signal oncoming traffic to stop with one hand while dashing into the roadway. “I was terrified thinking of what could have happened to them,” he stated. “The rest of my life would have been ruined,” he told a local news outlet.
Rescue Details
- Location: A1A, Brevard County, Florida
- Time Frame: Approximately six seconds to rescue the children
- Ages: The toddlers were around two years old or younger
Video footage shows Brittingham sprinting towards the children. One toddler was already in the middle of the street when he reached them. He quickly grabbed both girls and got them off the road within seconds.
Finding the Families
After ensuring the children were safe, Brittingham looked for their families. He searched nearby homes and eventually came across an Airbnb property. Despite knocking on the door with no response, he called out while walking around the house. He discovered an open back gate, which allowed the girls to escape.
Reuniting the Children With Their Family
Inside the rental property, Brittingham encountered an elderly couple and a young woman. They seemed unaware that the toddlers had wandered away. “They immediately went into like, ‘Oh my God, we’re so sorry,’” he recalled.
Brittingham reassured them by saying, “I’m just glad I could get them back to you. They were out in the road, and your gate was open.”
A Family Man’s Perspective
Brittingham, who has five children and grandchildren, did not contact the authorities after the incident. His sole focus was on reuniting the toddlers with their family as quickly as possible.
