American journalist Adam Klotz was hailed as a hero online after he revealed he was beaten up by a group of teenagers while trying to save an elderly man from being attacked.On January 22, Klotz, 37, took to his Instagram stories to post two videos describing the altercation. He also stated that the incident, which happened during a New York subway ride, saw law enforcement authorities arrest a couple of attackers.Mekal Shan@mekalshanFox News weatherman Adam Klotz beaten on NYC subway train @mekalshan1Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz beaten on NYC subway train @mekalshan https://t.co/lJqMaIw9qdIn the videos, Klotz's face and eyes can be seen bruised while the journalist described getting kicked in the chest and suffering injuries on his ribs.He revealed that he stepped in to save an elderly man from getting attacked when the group of teens turned towards him for interfering. However, the convicted kids were later released without facing charges after their parents came to pick them up from the crime scene.Twitter reactions to Adam Klotz's altercation revelationAfter Adam Klotz revealed that he got beaten up trying to save an elderly man from being attacked by a group of teenagers, Twitterati hailed his move. While some users called him a hero, others criticized the justice system regarding teenagers, while slamming the government for not making rules stricter.Susan Johnson@SusanJo51223810@mekalshan hero2@mekalshan heroScreenshot of a Twitter user hailing Klotz for stepping up for an elderly man.Not El Chapo@ScottEnlowKudos to Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz for trying to stop an assault. Most people would just put their head down and keep walking. He didn't do that. Though bullied and bruised the blessings from action are better than the anguish from inaction. Speedy recovery, Sir.247Kudos to Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz for trying to stop an assault. Most people would just put their head down and keep walking. He didn't do that. Though bullied and bruised the blessings from action are better than the anguish from inaction. Speedy recovery, Sir.Screenshot of a Twitter user hailing Klotz for stepping up for an elderly man.Karen Spencer@GlycoKarenSue@mekalshan Adam, thank you for your compassion and courage in trying to help this woman. Praying for a complete and swift recovery for you.@mekalshan Adam, thank you for your compassion and courage in trying to help this woman. Praying for a complete and swift recovery for you.Tracey@TraceyC68@ImMeme0 He stood up to a group of troubled youths that were harassing an old man they turned on him*crickets from anyone from any position to charge them*Oh and they were released🙄182@ImMeme0 He stood up to a group of troubled youths that were harassing an old man they turned on him*crickets from anyone from any position to charge them*Oh and they were released🙄Data T@DataT411@CrimeInNYC This is a prime example and can be the example of its not worth it to step in for anyone. I want to observe the golden rule if you help others someone will help you but look at what happens to them no charges! Thats no suprise from a crime ridden city!2@CrimeInNYC This is a prime example and can be the example of its not worth it to step in for anyone. I want to observe the golden rule if you help others someone will help you but look at what happens to them no charges! Thats no suprise from a crime ridden city!Screenshot of a Twitter user hailing Klotz for stepping up for an elderly man.KiFu@kkjgfuk@CrimeInNYC This weather man looks very positive and optimistic but I’m really sorry for him even though he tried to save another victim from the attackers. Hope he recovers very soon! 🏼1@CrimeInNYC This weather man looks very positive and optimistic but I’m really sorry for him even though he tried to save another victim from the attackers. Hope he recovers very soon! 🙏🏼Screenshot of a Twitter user hailing Klotz for stepping up for an elderly man.TheTexasOne@TexasRepublic71FOX News meteorologist Adam Klotz was violently beaten by a group of teens last night after he told them to stop hassling an older man on the train.NYC is under a no travel advisory!24486FOX News meteorologist Adam Klotz was violently beaten by a group of teens last night after he told them to stop hassling an older man on the train.NYC is under a no travel advisory!kayak175@kayak175Why I take the bus. Kudos to Adam Klotz for being good Samaritan. Glad it wasn't worse. twitter.com/nicolegelinas/…Nicole Gelinas 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦@nicolegelinasGood lord. nypost.com/2023/01/22/fox…254Good lord. nypost.com/2023/01/22/fox…Why I take the bus. Kudos to Adam Klotz for being good Samaritan. Glad it wasn't worse. twitter.com/nicolegelinas/…IamKristy@Kristyann39@ImMeme0 This is insane!!3@ImMeme0 This is insane!!What exactly happened with Adam Klotz during the New York subway incident?Adam Klotz took to his Instagram handle to detail the events that led up to his wounded face. He stated that the incident occurred around 1.15 am near 18th Street station.Adam Klotz was on his way back from watching the New York Giants NFL game when he encountered a group of "seven or eight" teens harassing an old man."I was like, 'Yo, guys, cut that out.' And they decided, 'Alright, he's not gonna get it, then you're going to get it,' and boy did they give it to me. They had me on the ground, my ribs are all kinds of bruised up too. They got their hits in."The elderly man was okay and was able to get away without any injuries from the scene.Vlemx4u@vlemx4uVideo: Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz, 37, is beaten up by a gang of teenagers on NYC's crime-ridden subway after stepping in to help an older man they were harassingVideo: Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz, 37, is beaten up by a gang of teenagers on NYC's crime-ridden subway after stepping in to help an older man they were harassing https://t.co/7m3qTq0lIVOn January 22, a rep for the New York Police Department told The Post that juvenile reports were prepared and the parents of the teens convicted were called to pick them up.While showing his brutally beaten face, Adam Klotz shared in the video that his injuries would eventually heal."I got X-rays. I'm OK. This is all going to heal. So, it's all good. You should see the other guy. My side is so much worse than my face, and the thing is the other guy is not really a guy. It's children. Five or six children."As per the Daily Mail, three teens were arrested by the authorities, while the others were able to run away from the crime scene.