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Colorado’s “Captain America” rescued by Douglas County deputy after motorcycle breaks down on C-470

The “Colorado Captain” was on his way to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch

A Douglas County sheriff's deputy helped the "Colorado Captain," a man who dresses as Captain America to support charitable causes, after he broke down along C-470 on Dec. 11, 2024. (Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy helped the “Colorado Captain,” a man who dresses as Captain America to support charitable causes, after he broke down along C-470 on Dec. 11, 2024. (Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
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A by a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday after his motorcycle broke down along C-470 while he was on his way to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch.

Deputy Zach Zepeski encountered Captain America – or as he’s known locally, – after the hero’s bike broke down along the highway shoulder, according to the sheriff’s office.

Zepeski’s body-worn camera caught the encounter as the deputy intervened to help The First Avenger, who also goes by Matt Gnojek.

“I can’t in good conscience leave a nice motorcycle,” Zepeski told him, detailing plans to have a tow truck drive up from Castle Rock and safely move the bike.

“I’m going to pay for it,” Zepeski said, to Cap’s protest. “Itap Christmas time – itap okay, don’t worry about it.”

“Don’t make me pull rank, I’m a captain,” Gnojek said jokingly. “…I’m so grateful to you, I mean this from the bottom of my heart.”

The captain headed out, with Thor’s hammer Mjolnir under one arm, to continue with his mission.

According to an Instagram page, works to support and protect civil rights, human rights and children’s causes and recently participated in an honor tour visiting nine veterans memorials in 10 states.

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