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By JoAnn R. Walter —<\/p>\n

The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its annual Real Heroes Breakfast on May 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 225 Water St. in Binghamton, N.Y.<\/p>\n

The formal program featured the introduction of several everyday heroes from our communities, who formed a procession while carrying flags inside the ballroom. They received extra honors by being seated on a stage in front of guests gathered for the occasion.<\/p>\n

The event honors local heroes from across New York\u2019s Southern Tier as well as Susquehanna County, Pa., who have demonstrated exceptional service to others, along with exuding a spirit of humanitarianism.<\/p>\n

Real Hero Awards were presented in twelve categories, including Animal Rescue, Blood\/Donor Services, Education, Fire Rescue, Good Neighbor, Good Samaritan Adult and Youth, Law Enforcement, Lifeline, Medical, Military, and Workplace Safety.<\/p>\n

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Four Tioga County residents received the Adult Good Samaritan Award at the annual Real Heroes Breakfast on May 14 at the DoubleTree in Binghamton, N.Y., hosted by the Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross. Recognized for their heroic actions after coming to the aid of another living creature, a black bear in June of 2024, they were honored for their bravery and courage. Pictured from left are Fritz Rudin, Marissa Sweeney representing Mirabito and the Mirabito Cares program, Danielle Wagner, and Everett Wagner. Not pictured is Maggie Hogan. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Four individuals from Tioga County were recognized for the Adult Good Samaritan Award, where they were honored for their heroic and lifesaving assistance. Recognized were Maggie Hogan, Fritz Rudin, Danielle Wagner, and Everett Wagner. <\/p>\n

The host of the breakfast noted, \u201cA Good Samaritan can also come to the aid of another living creature, and not just a human. In this case, it took considerable bravery and courage because it was a black bear that needed help.\u201d <\/p>\n

The bear had been spotted by multiple individuals around Tioga County in June 2024 with a large piece of tin on its head. NYS DEC and Wildlife Rescue attempts had been unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

Everett Wagner first spotted the bear in one of the Wagner fields, and then together with Fritz Rudin, Danielle Wagner, and Maggie Hogan, they decided to take action.<\/p>\n

Initially, the plan was to chase the bear until it became tired, and they attempted to put a lasso around its neck. After several attempts, Danielle then came up with an idea to put a rope and vegetable oil on the bear\u2019s neck, with hopes that the tin would slide off.<\/p>\n

With careful maneuvering, they put a rope with some vegetable oil on the bear\u2019s neck, and the tin did slide off. <\/p>\n

\"Tioga<\/a>

Danielle Wagner, Fritz Rudin, Maggie Hogan, and Everett Wagner are pictured at the Real Heroes Breakfast held on May 14 at the DoubleTree in Binghamton, N.Y. Each recipient was honored for their bravery and actions and walked into the ballroom following a representative of the Red Cross holding a flag for their recognized category. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

In a recorded video shown at the Real Heroes Breakfast, Fritz shared, \u201cNow we have another problem. The bear had been previously incapacitated, but soon he was quite alert and could see!\u201d<\/p>\n

The minute the bear became free, it ran off. The four could tell the bear was weak and tired after the horrific ordeal, but they were all happy to see the bear careen away.<\/p>\n

Rudin had shared in a previous story for this publication, \u201cGrowing up on a farm we\u2019ve rescued animals from all sorts of different situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

This situation was indeed one that will have a lasting memory for all involved, and a grateful bear returned to roaming the wooded countryside.<\/p>\n

Marissa Sweeney of Mirabito\u2019s Cares Program stated at the ceremony, \u201cMirabito is proud to support those with courage and compassion, and who show deep responsibility to their communities. In this case, it was a very lucky bear,\u201d adding, \u201cNothing short of inspiring, these four individuals have shown what it means to be a good neighbor and protector of the land, and also a good Samaritan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each year, the Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter helps hundreds of families affected by local disasters such as home fires, floods, and winter storms by providing food, shelter, clothing, and financial support. <\/p>\n

\"Tioga<\/a>

Four Tioga County residents were recognized for their heroic actions last year in rescuing a black bear in distress. Pictured is a flag for the Adult Good Samaritan Award. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

The Red Cross also provides hundreds of critical services to active and retired members of the military as well as their families and trains thousands of area residents in skills such as CPR\/AED, Aquatics Safety, First Aid, and Caregiving.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Red Cross manages blood donation services, a lifesaving program for those in need.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit http:\/\/www.redcross.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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