Man Chains Himself to Cart to Protect His Only Source of Livelihood
A man touched the hearts of netizens after chaining his cart to his hand out of fear that his only source of income might be stolen.
Recently, the Facebook page “Viral na, Trending pa,” shared photos of the man with his hand chained to his cart to keep it from being taken. The post quickly went viral and gathered various reactions from the online community.
In the photos, the man can be seen resting beside his pushcart, the same cart he uses to earn a living. However, the netizens noticed the metal chain linking his wrist to the cart’s handle, a clear sign of how much he valued and depended on it.
According to those who know him, the man feared losing his cart because it was his only means of providing for his family. Every day, he uses it for work to earn just enough for food and daily expenses. Losing it would mean losing his income, and worse, his family going hungry.
Despite the uncomfortable setup of sleeping outdoors, often with little protection from the heat or rain, he chooses to stay close to his cart at all times. It is more than just a tool for work because it is his lifeline.
Many netizens expressed sympathy and admiration for his determination. The post shows the lengths people go to in order to protect what little they have, especially when it’s tied to the survival of their loved ones.
The post has a caption:
“Natutulog sya pero natatakot na may kumuha sa kariton na pinagkakakitaan nya. Alam n’yang kapag nawala ito sa kanya, magugutom ang pamilya nya.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post: