LIVINGSTON, TX – In a display of true East Texas heroism, local resident Billy Bob Jenkins set a new world record yesterday for the most armadillos rescued in a single day. The daring feat took place along a rural road just outside of Livingston, where Jenkins reportedly spotted a staggering 23 armadillos stranded in various predicaments.

Eyewitnesses described Jenkins as a “man on a mission” as he leaped from his pickup truck armed with a trusty shovel and a can-do attitude. Without hesitation, he began scooping up the distressed armadillos one by one, carefully escorting them to safety across the road.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said longtime neighbor and onlooker, Ethel Mae Jenkins. “Billy Bob was like a armadillo whisperer out there, just snatching ’em up left and right. It was a sight to behold, I tell ya.”

Jenkins’ heroic efforts did not go unnoticed, as news of his unprecedented armadillo rescue spree quickly spread across East Texas like wildfire. In a heartwarming display of community support, a local BBQ joint even offered Jenkins a free plate of ribs as a token of gratitude for his selfless act.

“I ain’t no hero,” Jenkins modestly remarked when interviewed by the Polk County Today. “Just doin’ my part to help out them critters. They deserve a chance at life too, you know.”

In light of his newfound fame, Jenkins has even been approached by a film producer interested in turning his armadillo rescue saga into a blockbuster movie. Rumor has it that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has already expressed interest in playing the lead role.

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