The Good Deed Feed

“I’ve Got You Mate”

When Proserpine resident, Richard Wheeler, was at the counter at Drakes Supermarket, he tried to pay his for his weekly shopping bill but his card refused to work.

Frustrated and a little embarrassed, he went outside to call the bank but unfortunately couldn’t get through, with the bank stating they were receiving ‘extremely high calls’.

Richard returned to the store and spoke with the check-out attendant to see if he could put his shopping somewhere safe while the money issue was sorted.

Just then, the unexpected happened, a voice called over his shoulder – “I’ve got you mate” – and before he could blink, the kind stranger had used his own card to pay the entire bill.

“I tried to tell him it was $280 but all he said was that next time I see someone in need to make sure I help them out too,” said Richard.

“$280 is no small sum! And all he said was his name was Beau – I don’t even know his last name!”

Afterwards, Richard tried to track Beau down to say thank you, but he could not find him anywhere on social media. His true identity remaining a mystery.

The kindness of his gesture, however, has touched the hearts of the whole community.

“I’m the sort of guy who always helps people out,” said Richard.

“It’s something I’ve always done anyway but it’s normally $20 or $30 - to have someone do this for me now is incredible!

“Beau you are an amazing person - the world needs more like you - I am eternally grateful for your kind act.”

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