UPS driver on regular route saw a 78-yr-old passed out in her driveway — then became the hero she needed

It was 102 degrees that day, and the elderly woman was out there, unconscious, without anyone having a clue.

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(L-R) 78-year-old Marie Coble and UPS driver Raheem Cooper in the hospital. (Cover Image Source: YouTube| WALB News 10)

A UPS driver, Raheen Cooper, is being appreciated and commended for selflessly becoming an angel in disguise to a stranger. The driver was on his usual route, making deliveries, when he saw 78-year-old Marie Coble passed out in her driveway, per Hawaiian News Now. He didn’t stop to think for a second before helping her. His astute action saved her life, but he did not just stop there. Cooper generously stepped in to ensure that the woman had newfound hope in humanity with a pure and heartwarming gesture.

UPS driver parking at roadside to deliver goods. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by River North Photography)

Cooper set out on his route, making deliveries as he usually does. After one spot, he noticed the elderly woman had collapsed in her driveway, per WALB. Without a second thought, he rushed from his truck to check on her. The UPS driver immediately called 911 and remained with Coble until the medics arrived. Another neighbor also joined him to help. According to a post shared by an Anonymous Participant on Lowndes County GA Police Scanner, it was 102 degrees that day and Coble was out there, unconscious, without anyone having a clue. “About 5 to 6 minutes later, the ambulance came, and at that point, I helped her get on the stretcher... It was by the grace of God that we were there to help her,” Cooper said. The woman was eventually taken to the hospital after taking a fall, due to which she suffered brain damage.

Elderly woman looking worried and sick while stepping outdoors. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Thansis Zovoilis)

The doctors are still crediting Cooper for stepping in and acting swiftly. The post, too, commended the driver, saying, “She surely would not have made it if he didn’t help her. He even picked up her groceries afterward. We need more people like Raheem in this world!!” That’s not all, the driver went one step ahead and gave his details to Coble’s family so he could keep in touch. The man also visited her at the hospital. Unfortunately, the 78-year-old later received an added unexpected diagnosis of stage IV Lung Cancer. “It was pretty traumatic because I thought she was recovering pretty well, so it was just a shocker at first,” Cooper said.

Worried man calling someone on phone urgently. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by DjelicS)

Nevertheless, he decided to stay and support Coble and her family as best as he could. The doctors said that the woman had 6 months to live, and the family, with Cooper, is giving all the love they can. Coble’s granddaughter, Kayla Cochran, noted how special the driver had become to them. Calling him an “angel,” she still credits him for his selfless gesture even a year after the incident.

Elderly woman undergoing treatment in hospital. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by FS Productions)

“A year ago, if he hadn’t shown up, he wouldn’t be here with us,” she said. The family set up a GoFundMe to help with the woman’s treatment. At the time of writing, over $1,420 had been raised. For Cochran, her main goal is to give the best of everything to her grandma. “We’re just trying to keep her comfortable and keep her strong as we can and you know we’re just trying to stay positive at this point,” she said. Cooper, too, is helping with this bittersweet goal by offering all the love and support he can. He continues to visit and spend time with Coble, making an impression that will last a lifetime.