In October 2016, New York mother Alon Abare suffered a terrifying accident when her long hair became caught in her car’s running fan belt while addressing a mechanical issue. “Without thinking, I reached in, and my hair got caught,” she told *Inside Edition.*

Trapped, she screamed for help, and her children quickly came to her rescue. Her son, Sam, turned off the engine while her daughter, Logan, carefully cut her hair to free her. Their quick thinking prevented further injury.

Now reliant on a wig, Abare’s story highlights the importance of safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and seeking professional help for car repairs, to avoid similar incidents.