boy scout saves couple and dog

Boy Scouts learn to find solutions to difficult problems, like being lost on a trail. – Photo credit: Photo by Mael BALLAND on Unsplash

Education & Information, Heroes, Innovation, Popular, Top Splash

12-year-old saves a couple—and their dog—using a genius Boy Scout trick

Heather Wake

11/16/2021
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