An unnamed patriot reached into a smoldering pile of fire on Wednesday to rescue an American flag that had been set ablaze by pro-Hamas agitators.
The man, who asked not to be named, managed to salvage the fragment of the American flag and told local reporters who documented the incident that he is a lawyer who works near Union Station in Washington, D.C., where the anti-Israel protest took place.
In a video filmed by Richie McGinnis and shared on X, a man is seen crouching in flames and grabbing a piece of the burning flag with his bare hands.
An angry crowd chased the unnamed man holding the burnt flag, chanting “Get him!” and beating drums.
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On Wednesday, July 24, a man who declined to give his name rescued a burning American flag during a pro-Hamas demonstration in front of Union Station. (@RichieMcGinniss via X)
During the chase, the pro-Hamas agitator is seen stumbling on a skateboard, while the anonymous patriot narrowly escapes through the crowd and runs away from Columbus Circle.
In a video posted later, McGinnis said the man, whose name has not been released, “grabbed anything he could from the fire and ran away.”
“I’m embarrassed I didn’t stop and go back and get the rest,” the man told McGinnis.
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“Thank you whoever you are. That was a brave and honorable act,” one user commented to X.
The agitators also burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli flag.
An unnamed man who said he works near Union Station rescued an American flag that was on the verge of completely burning during a pro-Hamas demonstration on Wednesday. (@RichieMcGinniss via X)
At least 23 pro-Hamas agitators were arrested Wednesday during riots outside Union Station, where vandalism included “F— ISREAL” written on brick paving, misspelling Israel.
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The video of the man saving the flag had been viewed more than 1.1 million times on X as of Wednesday night.
