Uplifting

Some things in this world are so uplifting they can raise the spirits no matter what, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, organised an event for five year old Miles, in treatment for leukaemia for several years.

Today the youngster thought he was just on his way to get a Batman costume so he could dress like his favourite superhero.

But then he heard a broadcast from San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr appealing for help from "Batkid".

Next, the pint-sized superhero saved a "damsel in distress", tied to cable car tracks along a major urban street.

A San Francisco Chronicle live blog of the day's events showed hundreds of people cheering Miles on during the "rescue".

Miles was ferried from events in one of two "Batmobiles", or black Lamborghinis with Batman removable stickers, which were escorted by police.

Later, he foiled a faux robbery in the city's financial district with the help of an adult Batman impersonator.

Authorities who participated in the day's events pretended to apprehend the villain, the Riddler.