Happy Good News Friday! What if I told you that the superheroes we so fondly dream of don’t just exist in comic books or Hollywood? Meet our new superhero, a surfer in New South Wales, Australia who took a detour from catching waves to catch a drowning magpie! Yes, you read that right, a magpie.

Just another day at the sandy beaches of South Cronulla, Amanda Williams was out on a breezy stroll with her 6-month-old baby snugly nestled on her chest. As she watched the blue ocean stretching out into the horizon, a small creature caught her eye. It was flapping and fluttering, struggling amidst the relentless waves. Initially fearing it might be a person in danger, she whipped out her phone and zoomed in.

Lo and behold! The frantic creature was not a human but a brave little magpie, splashing about and fending off nosy seagulls. Amanda, with her baby, was unable to jump in and save the day.

Enter our unsung hero, an anonymous surfer. He rode his trusty board out to where the bird was putting up its heroic yet futile struggle. Our knight in board shorts calmly picked up the magpie, braving the bobbing waves. He held the bird as one would hold a pet. Amanda described the scene as “beautiful,” moved by the surfer’s kindness. He cut short his wave-chasing session and took the poor bird to the vet, like a true wildlife warrior.

After our hero disappeared into the horizon with his newfound friend, Amanda couldn’t help but share this heartwarming tale on her local Facebook page. Needless to say, her community was in awe of the surfer’s compassion.

And what about our feathered friend, you ask? According to the vet, the bird is on a speedy flight path to recovery.

So, let’s hear it for our fearless surfer, reminding us that not all superheroes wear capes – some ride the waves, save drowning magpies, and make the world a little bit better, one small act of kindness at a time!