US Edition'Something that I Had to Do': Boy Scout Honored After Saving Boy's Life at Drive-In
Jacob Shepler used skills from nine years as a Boy Scout and his Emergency Preparedness merit badge to save a boy's life, earning official recognition and a National Hero nomination.
- In April, Jacob Shepler, Boy Scout, used his training to save a young boy at the Evergreen Drive-In theater in Western Pennsylvania hours before his birthday.
- Because he had nine years in scouting and earned the Emergency Preparedness merit badge, Boy Scout Jacob Shepler was prepared for life‑saving situations and said acting felt necessary.
- Witnesses said Shepler waved and yelled `Stop` to halt the car, averting danger as the boy lay unseen nearby with a tire close to him.
- Scout Troop 211 in Delmont entered Jacob Shepler's name for a Boy Scouts of America National Hero Award; Pennsylvania State Police, State Rep. Eric Nelson, and Gov. Josh Shapiro's office recognized his heroism.
- The Sutton family says they call Jacob Shepler their son's hero and are extremely grateful for his actions, while George Caldwell, Shepler's Scout Master, described him as quiet, helpful and friendly.
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