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Mugger surprised when victim, 72, chases her back
An English woman, 72, gave some would-be purse snatchers a surprise.
Jean Hirst was approached by three teenage girls who offered to help her with her shopping bags.
Then, one of them grabbed her purse. Hirst, a 100-yard sprinting champion in high school, chased the girl down and retrieved her purse, according to Telegraph.co.uk.
Hirst said, ‘Suddenly I felt 18 again. The adrenaline just kicked in and I seemed to turn back the years.’
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By Counselor42
June 2, 2009 7:41 PM | Link to this
Go grandma! This just goes to show that one should never judge a book by its cover.
By MsScarlett
June 2, 2009 8:18 PM | Link to this
This is a fantastic story. I think if more folks would take this attitude, the percent of muggings would decline. :)
By catz
June 3, 2009 4:33 AM | Link to this
Im not to sure if i want more people to take this attitude,this is a crazy time.Im thrilled she dint get hurt.
By BBC
June 3, 2009 5:44 AM | Link to this
These kids are messed up. No consequences for them. It called robbery and defend yourself. (Bang) Enough said
By ha ha
June 3, 2009 11:21 AM | Link to this
hate to be those girls!!!! ha ha ha ha ha
By Ann
June 3, 2009 11:30 AM | Link to this
WTG grandma!! Hope the teenage girl’s parents are proud.
By mallory lepera
June 3, 2009 6:32 PM | Link to this
omg ill never underestimate an elderly person AGAIN in my life. that reminds me of the strength of my OWN great gma who is 92 years old that seems like something SHE’D do to someone. so i wouldnt mess with sweet lil old ladies people lol u never KNOW what they are capable of
By christy
June 4, 2009 9:48 PM | Link to this
You Go Grandma…LOL…Give those girls a*s beat.