Store Manager Saves Woman Frozen Stiff in Texas Storm

When a customer ran into Evans Food Mart with news that a homeless woman was frozen outside, manager Faris Hussain didn't hesitate.

He rushed out into the Texas winter storm to find Bobbi, a regular customer, lying on the ground. Her body had frozen so stiff that it stayed in the same position no matter how he tried to lift her.

"She felt like a rock, as stiff as a rock," Hussain said. "When I picked her up, her entire body was just – it was like no matter which way you picked her up, her body was going to stay the same form."

Despite the difficulty, Hussain carried her inside the Fort Worth store himself. Once she began warming up, Bobbi thanked everyone and explained she had been outside all night in the freezing temperatures.

Police and paramedics arrived quickly and transported her to the hospital. She made a full recovery.

The night Bobbi nearly died was her 50th birthday. She had tried to reach a warming shelter but discovered it had already closed for the night.

As freezing rain and sleet began to fall, she spent hours crawling through the ice trying to find help. She couldn't even get her shoes on and had to leave them behind.

Sunny's Take

Hussain was the only person strong enough to lift Bobbi's frozen body that morning. Their reunion after her recovery captured the power of one person choosing to act when it matters most.

"You know, it's kind of like, 'God was watching over you—like, no, we're going to make sure you're good,'" Hussain said.

Bobbi hopes her story inspires others to help when they see someone in need. Fire officials confirmed they responded to the emergency call and transported her safely.

Hussain brushed off being called a hero, saying helping people is simply part of how he and his team serve their community every day.