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How cancer survivor 'Batkid' battled crime
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Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, with his parents Natalie and Nick at a ceremony. Miles was diagnosed with luekaemia when he was 18-month-old. His cancer is in remission now.
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This image released by the San Francisco Chronicle shows a front page of the Gotham City Chronicle to honour Miles Scott. First Lady Michelle Obama said on her Twitter feed: "Thanks for catching all those bad guys #SFBatKid!”
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Miles Scott gets a hug from a damsel in distress whom he rescued. US Attorney Melinda Haag later thanked Batkid for catching the Riddler and the Penguin.
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The Penguin holds the San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal captive as they wait for the arrival of Batkid. Miles lives in Tulelake in northern California.
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The Batkid whizzed around the city in a black Lamborghini with a Batman decal. He was called into service by San Francisco police chief Greg Suhr on Friday to help fight crime.
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Batkid saved the San Francisco Giants mascot from the Penguin's clutches. President Barack Obama sent him a video message saying, “Way to go Miles”.
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The cancer survivor was treated to various super hero scenarios including getting the Riddler and the Penguin arrested. Miles was followed by thousands as he went around fighting crime.
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