The quick burst of snow on Friday morning, Feb. 6, was more than just an inconvenience for one South Bend woman.

Police say a woman using a wheelchair struggled to travel along South Michigan Street as snow made sidewalks and roads dangerous.

After a concerned passerby called South Bend Police Department, Officers Sienna Sears and Matthew Winter responded.

Officer Sears pushed the woman nearly a half-mile to her destination, staying in the street because sidewalks were impassable.

Officer Winter followed closely in his patrol car to keep them safe.

The officers didn’t seek recognition-but a nearby worker saw what happened and sent a thank-you note to the chief’s office.