A clip that quickly went viral shows two backpackers stopping near what looks like a bank or currency‑exchange in Colombia. A man with a knife steps forward and tries to yanked the woman’s backpack off her back. She claws at him and pushes him away, while her male companion ducks behind a wall—later popping up on the sidewalk.
According to the security‑camera feed that NewsFlash obtained, the attacker pursued the woman for about fifteen seconds before the woman managed to keep her guard up. A second tourist leaned over, began to step in, but then stepped back, leaving the woman to fend for herself. A passerby armed with a motorcycle helmet swoops in, striking the robber and sending him flying to the ground. Three more bystanders join in, punching and tasing the assailant until he’s subdued. The male companion stays on the sidelines the whole time, even when the attackers outnumber the attacker four‑to‑one.
After the danger passed, the same companion returns to the woman and offers her a reassuring hug. Details such as the exact date, the way the two backpackers met, or whether they were on a shared itinerary remain unknown.
Online reactions were swift and sharply divided. One X user quipped, “White Knight Jimmy just stood there like a goofball and did nothing,” while a Reddit comment added, “If that’s her man, she needs a new one,” and another replied, “Texas got rid of PornHub so that guy’s the biggest p—y I’ve seen in a while,”. Some praised the rescuers and the woman’s bravery. A Spanish‑speaking r/Colombia commenter wrote, “The [rescuer] helped give those gringos an unforgettable story,” and another Redditor posted, “I’m loving how it came together once half of the street showed up to collectively enforce the lack of tolerance for such horse s—,”.
With no official police statement yet, the incident is a stark reminder of how ordinary people can either step up—or stay on the sidelines—when crisis strikes.
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