Man lifts car to save Florida Highway Patrol trooper

Kenny Franklin's trip to work Thursday took an unexpected turn. He requested an Uber driver and he was off and running. Then, he says, his driver suffered a seizure while at the wheel on Interstate 4 near I-275.

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[evanasshole]

This man lifted an SUV and she says “some may consider him a hero”
Dude he

[screwbar]

The strongest man with the softest heart of the world actually..

[debbiebalnaves]

I like his face and smile
He's soft-spoken, calm
A nice young man, who believes in helping
We need more young man like you

[glitchvrgn]

“I’m just doing my job because every life is important” what a guy honestly

[JohnDoe-osnf]

"Would you do it again?"
"Nah! I just let the person die!" What a stupid question.

[sarasolomon]

"Some" would consider him a hero?

EVERYONE would consider him a hero!

[favoredone]

5 Years later and I still want to meet this dude. He just seem like a kind well respected teddy bear....

[MrEliasdl]

That's one strong man. Praying he takes care of himself. We need men and women like him. Especially those that see doing what they are made to do as duty.

[Alexzw]

"Would you do it again?"





No my back is killing me

[elsie]

This guy seems like someone everyone wants to be friends with. He just seems so nice.

[patriciajones]

What an amazing young man. The world needs more kind hearted people like him in it.

[FV-icov]

Beautiful man!! I hope he becomes a first responder!! He has what it takes!! Thank you for saving everyone!!

[burpostockings]

He's a big guy because he needs space for that big heart. Much love

[katzperson]

Kenny, you saved the Uber driver, yourself and the policeman. We need more men like you!

[kimuralove]

I want to give that guy a giant hug. Hero isn't a good enough word! ❤

[jennag]

This young man deserves an award from the city. You can jus see it all over his face hes a pure genuine human being. I love this dude

[Scratchingforcash]

He hides his cape perfectly. I didn’t see it, but I knew the whole time it was there.

[rh]

Let's stop for a second.

This dude lifted an SUV!

[rosecorley]

This is a very nice man and a hero. Thank you for saving that troopers life! Blessings to you, your ill driver and the rescued trooper.

[LavernLee-zzln]

This HERO demonstrated what jumping into life saving action can do. Awesome story!