Watch: Brave Mangalore girl goes viral for lifting overturned auto to save lives—internet says 'she deserves an award'

A heart-stopping CCTV clip from the streets of Kinnigoli in Mangalore has taken social media by storm, capturing a moment of sheer bravery that's leaving everyone in awe. At the center of the action is a schoolgirl whose quick thinking in the face of danger didn’t just display remarkable courage—it saved lives. The internet is now rallying around her, declaring, "She's a real-life hero. Let's make her famous."

Check out the video here:

In the video, the incident started when a woman tried to catch an auto coming from the other side of the road.?

In a hurry, she suddenly ran across, catching the auto driver off guard.?

To avoid hitting her, the driver swerved, causing the auto to crash into a man who was sitting on his bike on the other side.?

The auto then tipped over, trapping the woman underneath it.

Within seconds, as everyone lay on the ground, a schoolgirl rushed in.?

Without waiting for help or hesitating, she quickly lifted the auto with all her strength, showing incredible presence of mind and bravery.

The injured woman was later taken to a hospital for treatment, as per local media.

How did people react?

The incident was undeniably nerve-wracking, but the girl's courageous actions truly saved the day.

Social media is overflowing with praise, with users calling her a "tigress" and suggesting she be honoured at the upcoming Jan 26 National Bravery Awards.?

One Reddit thread hailed her as "a strong girl with great situational awareness."

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Comments continue to pour in, with one user emphasising, "She should be awarded so that more people are inspired to help in such situations."

Another pointed out the need for better pedestrian crossings and stricter enforcement of rules, adding, "Both motorists and pedestrians who break the rules should be fined."

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