Incredible but true: how two octogenarian grannies knocked out their attacker in the street

An attempted robbery goes wrong for the assailant

In Lyon’s 6th arrondissement, an unusual scene unfolded on Tuesday, May 6. Jeanne, 85, and her 84-year-old sister were enjoying a leisurely stroll when they were approached by an individual described as “tall and skinny”. On the pretext of asking for directions to the Rhône, the man quickly revealed himself to be a snatcher, targeting the gold chain Jeanne was wearing.

The unexpected riposte of the two sisters

What the assailant didn’t anticipate was the courageous reaction of the two octogenarians. Faced with this attempted robbery, the two sisters didn’t hesitate to defend themselves with their handbags, transforming these accessories into veritable weapons of defense.

Their coordinated reaction totally destabilized the criminal, who, caught off guard, abandoned his attempt and fled.

A positive outcome despite the damage

While the incident ended in victory for both sisters, it was not without consequences. Jeanne’s gold chain was damaged during the altercation, but as she optimistically points out, “it’s easily repaired”.

The main thing was that the jewel remained in his possession and that the two sisters were unharmed.

A testimony to  insecurity

This misadventure highlights a worrying reality in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement. According to the testimonies gathered after they filed a complaint at the police station, this type of aggression is unfortunately common in the district.

The two sisters warn of the need for heightened vigilance, even in neighborhoods deemed calm.

A lesson in courage and determination

“He couldn’t have expected two grannies to fight back like that!”, this sentence from Jeanne sums up the moral of this story perfectly.

She reminds us never to underestimate the resilience of the elderly, and that courage knows no age.

Conclusion

This story, unusual as it is, reminds us that solidarity and courage can take unexpected forms.

While it raises legitimate questions about urban safety, it also shows that determination and presence of mind can thwart the plans of criminals, whatever the age of the victims.

Source: Demotivateur

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