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Over $500K raised for pizza delivery man who saved 5 from burning house

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Indiana pizza delivery man who was injured while saving two children and three teens from a burning house last week has raised more than half a million dollars.Nicholas Bostic, a 25-year-old from Lafayette, Ind., was hailed as a hero after he rescued the five youths.

Bostic noticed a house on fire while driving around at night and risked his life — even jumping out of a window with a six-year-old in his arms — to save the occupants.Bostic had to be flown to nearby Indianapolis for treatment of severe smoke inhalation and a large gash on his right arm.

He also suffered cuts, burns and blisters and was treated for multiple days in hospital.Bostic’s cousin, Richard Stair, created a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the hero pizza delivery man’s hospital bills, with an initial goal of US$100,000.As of publishing time, the page had garnered at least $516,000 in donations.“This kid is the real deal,” Stair wrote on the page. “Sadly, he has some serious injuries and will need help during his recovery.” $350K raised for Burger King worker who got a paltry gift bag for 27-year service An update posted on the campaign’s page by Stair on July 16 reads that Bostic is feeling better after the ordeal and is in good spirits.“The amount of support and donations is beyond anything we could have ever hoped for,” Stair wrote.In a press release from the Lafayette Police Department, authorities recounted how Bostic immediately leapt into action when he noticed the burning house.Bostic had no phone on him and knew time was of the essence if anyone was trapped in the inferno.

He made his way to the back door and called out to its occupants, with no reply. Real-life ‘Lassie’ helps rescuers find owner who took 22-metre tumble in Tahoe He.

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