WHEN pensioner Marina Coles fell while crossing the road, a mysterious stranger came to her aid.
And the 78-year-old, who blacked out in the middle of a Cheltenham street, is now looking for the hero who rescued her.
Mrs Coles, from Rowanfield, was crossing Clarence Street at 1pm on May 20 after spending time in town with her daughter.
But she blacked out and, as she came to, she was left in excruciating pain.
Neither mother and daughter had their mobile phones with them, but a young man came quickly to her side, calling an ambulance and comforting her while they waited for the paramedics.
Mrs Coles had broken her wrist in two places and she is now recovering at home.
The pensioner is now appealing for the man, who she described as being in his mid-20s, to come forward so she can thank him.
She said: "I was in so much pain that I couldn't remember much about him, but I am so thankful he was there.
"We had people who came out from the shops, but no one came to our aid as quickly as that young man.
"He was really very kind and I want to thank him personally for what he did, because otherwise I'm not sure what I would have done.
"My daughter and I did not have our mobile phones on us.
"I'm recovering well at the moment, but I was in so much pain at that time."
Heal
Paramedics sent her to Cheltenham General Hospital, where they put her arm in a cast. It will take up to six weeks to heal.
John Oliver, spokesman for the South Western Ambulance Service, said: "Particularly for elderly patients awaiting medical help, simply having a calm and friendly presence to reassure them help is on its way can be an important part of patient care."
If you were the good Samaritan, call the Echo newsdesk on 01242 278081.
