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Good Samaritans do exist!
I was headed towards Nadergul on my Kinetic Honda, after college (I am a lecturer in a college). where the construction work of our house is in progress. After giving necessary instructions to the engineer there, I headed back home. I had just come two kms or so, when suddenly my kinetic stopped. I was surprised, for I had filled petrol in the vehicle prior to the visit to Nadergul. I was clueless.
Poornima Kamatgi recounts her experience of being pleasantly surprised by a man who helped start her stalled scooter and zooming away after it spurted to life!
I was headed towards Nadergul on my Kinetic Honda, after college (I am a lecturer in a college). where the construction work of our house is in progress. After giving necessary instructions to the engineer there, I headed back home. I had just come two kms or so, when suddenly my kinetic stopped. I was surprised, for I had filled petrol in the vehicle prior to the visit to Nadergul. I was clueless.
Many thoughts crossed my mind. “What am I going to do now?” I thought. Mentally I was getting prepared to push the vehicle till I found a mechanic. I tried to kick start the Kinetic, it was in vain. I tried auto start, it did not help. The Kinetic did not move an inch. I dialed my hubby’s number to take advice in this regard.
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Before the call could connect, a person who was observing my struggle to start the vehicle from a distance came to me and asked if I needed any help. Before I could answer, the person tried to start the vehicle. He checked the petrol tank, the petrol was sufficient. He started again, but the vehicle was acting like an adamant child not willing to give in.
He then suspected that the battery of the Kinetic could be the problem. But the battery had been replaced a month ago (considerable amount was spent on its servicing). So, I said, “Battery is in good condition”. Then I remembered, once my hubby had told regarding the air block in petrol tank that causes vehicle to stop.
I told the same to that person, he opened the lid of the tank, and tried to blow air into it. Few more kicks and the vehicle started. I thanked my stars and the “Good Samaritan” for his help. This incident happened almost 5 km from Badangpet where one could find a mechanic.
The “Good Samaritan” followed my vehicle till Badangpet to make sure it did not break down midway. Then, at Badangpet , he said,”OK Madam, everything’s fine” and he zoomed his bike into oblivion. Good people help us in different ways, I feel so fortunate to get the timely help. I am a strong believer in God. I strongly feel that God might have sent the “Good Samaritan” to help me. A big thank you to God and the “Good Samaritan”.
