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Several American stars who have played in superhero movies have congratulated Bridger Walker, a 6-year-old American who did not hesitate to fly to the rescue of his 4-year-old sister. On July 9, the latter was attacked by a German shepherd and her brother interposed between the little girl and the animal, tells CNN. Bridger was seriously bitten on the cheek.

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I'm not an Avenger, but I know a superhero when I see one. I can only hope I'm half as brave in my life as you are in yours, Bridger. Wishing you an easeful recovery, and many cool looking rocks. ⁣ ⁣ Hey @markruffalo, do you need a teammate ?? ⁣ ⁣⁣ Via @blackculturenews_ & @nicolenoelwalker

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The young fan of the characters from the Avengers saga underwent a two-hour surgery and his injury required 90 stitches. "If someone were to die, I thought it must be me," he replied to his father, who asked him why he had intervened. This act of heroism did not go unnoticed after the little boy's aunt relayed her story on Instagram.

Several stars reacted to his act

"I speak to the Avengers and other heroes to let them know that they have a new member in their ranks," she wrote. Anne Hathaway reacted to this publication on Wednesday: “I know how to recognize a superhero when I see one. I can only hope to have one day in my life half the courage you have in yours, "commented the star, wishing Bridger a" good recovery ".

The family of the young hero said that Mark Ruffalo, who lends his features to Hulk, Tom Holland, the interpreter of Spiderman, or Hugh Jackman, alias Wolverine, are among the actors who contacted Bridger. As for Chris Evans, who plays the role of Captain America, he sent a video.

Hero supporting hero.

Actor @ChrisEvans sent a video message to 6-year-old Bridger Walker after the boy saved his younger sister from a dog attack, thanking the boy for his selflessness and promising to send him an authentic #CaptainAmerica shield: pic.twitter.com/ pstwf4rviL

- MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) July 16, 2020

"What you did was so courageous, so selfless ... Your sister is so lucky to have you as an older brother," said the actor in the sequence. "Your parents must be so proud of you," he adds. Chris Evans also promised to send Bridger "a real Captain America shield".

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