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Gardener in India has pulled 50 people from river, thwarting suicide attempts – Photo credit: Canva

Heroes, Joy

Gardener in India spends his days tending plants and saving people from suicide attempts

Jacalyn Wetzel

10/2/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026