ng at random. Spotting a symbol on his vest that marked him as a “safe person” in the deaf community, she knew she could trust him.
Through frantic gestures, she revealed she was in danger. The biker, a sign language teacher,
held her close while his fellow riders formed a protective circle.
Authorities were called, and with the biker translating, Lucy’s account led to swift action. What began as confusion transformed
into a scene of courage and compassion. When Lucy was reunited with her parents, many onlookers applauded through tears.
Her parents explained she had recognized the biker from educational sign-language videos he made for children. To others
he seemed intimidating, but to Lucy, he was a safe harbor—the one person she knew would understand.
