. >> it was like getting punched in the stacle, i'll tell you. i knew when i saw the imagining that this was going to be a big deal. >> reporter: he was told forest could have been born where the tumor located in a that controls coordination and balance. forest needed brain surgery right away. >> we know that he could have a stroke. we know he could develop an infection. we felt like his dream to play basketball could possibly be over. >> reporter: but everyone needs a guardian angel and that is what forest got. doctors at phoenix children told me almost nobody comes out of this with no deficits and he has absolutely none. >> reporter: his head, now the mark of a miracle. >> he has the heart of a lion, and we were just very fortunate. >> reporter: admitting if forest hadn't run into that pole he may not be here today. >> maybe i'm blessed or something. >> maybe i have an angel. >> some scary moments for a couple of guys doing community service this morning. the two were cleaninn area near 51, avenue and indian school when they found a bottle full