A 14-year-old boy was reunited with his lost iPhone during a trip in Cienfuegos, thanks to a driver who chose to return the device amidst the family's distress over a health crisis involving one of their members.
This story was shared on Thursday by the pro-government profile Las Cosas de Fernanda, under the headline "An Act of Honesty Worth Sharing." This sentiment resonates in a country where prolonged hardships have deepened distrust, scarcity, and the erosion of everyday life.
The account details a family heading to the Pediatric Hospital in Cienfuegos, worried about a child suffering from hepatitis, when Víctor Ferrer Soriano, a 14-year-old student at Frank País Secondary School, realized he had lost his phone during the journey.
The iPhone had accidentally slipped from Víctor's possession while they were traveling in a rented motor vehicle.
In response to the loss, the family immediately began calling the phone while simultaneously dealing with the family emergency.
The driver answered their call and assured them that the phone was safe. He explained that he had to complete another trip but would leave the device with the taxi stand manager to ensure it was returned to its rightful owner.
Upon returning to the hospital, the family found the driver waiting with the manager, and the iPhone was handed back to the teenager.
"This simple yet profoundly human gesture restored peace to a distressed child and a family already facing a challenging situation," the publication noted.
The profile highlighted the honesty of the two men involved and called for help in identifying them, noting they only had details about the teenager.
"We only have the child's information; if you know these honest men, let us know in the comments, and don't forget their names," it stated.
In the comments section, several individuals identified the driver as Delmis López Muñoz, describing him as an honest, hardworking man with strong values.
Diamary Montalvo González, who identified herself as his wife of over 20 years, confirmed his name and emphasized the education and principles that have always defined him.
Amid Cuba's worsening crisis, gestures like this serve as a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, solidarity, honesty, and humanity endure.
In August, a bicycle taxi driver in Cárdenas returned a forgotten suitcase to a passenger, with all its contents intact. The driver, named Edey Antúnez, kept the luggage until he could reunite it with its owner.
Just weeks earlier, a young bicycle taxi driver in Havana gained attention for charging elderly and vulnerable individuals only what they could afford, stating it was his way of helping amidst the transportation cost challenges faced by many Cubans.
In May, another young coachman refused to charge two passengers, a gesture that received widespread praise on social media.
Key Insights on Acts of Honesty in Cuba
How did the teenager lose his iPhone?
The teenager accidentally dropped his iPhone while traveling with his family in a rented motor vehicle.
Who returned the lost iPhone to the teenager?
The iPhone was returned by a driver identified as Delmis López Muñoz, who found the device and ensured it was returned to its owner.
What other acts of honesty have been reported in Cuba recently?
Other acts of honesty include a bicycle taxi driver returning a forgotten suitcase and another driver charging vulnerable individuals only what they could afford for transportation.