Carlton star lauded as 'great role model' after coming to the aid of an elderly woman with valiant act
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Jacob Weitering has been praised by members of a community after he rose to the aid of an elderly woman. According to 7News, the lady is understood to have had a fall, with the Carlton vice-captain, who was in his car at the time leaping to action to help the lady.
![[Weitering had seen the lady fall over on her walker before helping her and taking her to hospital]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/16/93432383-14221895-image-a-2_1734970785016.jpg)
She is understood to have incurred 'substantial laceration injuries' after falling on her walker. The defender, who recently married his partner Isabel Kahan in a surprise ceremony in November, is understood to have driven the lady to the Alfred Hospital.
![[The 27-year-old enjoyed an excellent season with Carlton, enjoying above-average career numbers this across the 22 games he played for the Blues]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/16/93432559-14221895-image-a-4_1734971043758.jpg)
The woman's grandchild said: 'I am not a Carlton fan, but I am a fan of Jacob Weitering.'. 'My grandmother had a fall on her walker, resulting in substantial laceration injuries. Carlton star Jacob Weitering has been hailed a hero after rising to the aid of an elderly woman.
![[Weitering was hailed by some on social media as a 'great role model for young supporters']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/16/93432581-14221895-image-m-6_1734971077159.jpg)
Weitering had seen the lady fall over on her walker before helping her and taking her to hospital. 'Jacob happened to be there in his car. He got out and assisted her, lifting and carrying her and her walker into his car and took her to the Alfred Hospital.
'My grandmother said he was very calm and friendly. 'Jacob you are an absolute legend who went above and beyond to assist a stranger in need. My family is grateful.'. The 27-year-old enjoyed an excellent season with Carlton, enjoying above-average career numbers this across the 22 games he played for the Blues.
