Gallery: Batkid saves the day in San Francisco

ABOVE: Batkid saves Giants mascot Lou Seal

San Francisco transformed into Gotham City Friday as thousands of volunteers came together to help fulfill the wish of a five-year-old leukemia patient who dreamed of being ‘Batkid’ for a day.

WATCH: Thousands cheer on Batkid at rally after he saves Gotham City

Batkid, also known as mild-mannered Miles Scott, spent the day running around San Francisco fighting crime thanks to volunteers from the Make-A-Wish foundation that included help from the mayor, police, and local politicians.

During his day of fighting crime Batkid managed to save a damsel -in-distress, stop The Riddler from robbing a bank, and rescued the San Francico Giants’ beloved mascot Lou Seal from the clutches of the evil Penguin

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Here are some heartwarming photos from Batkid’s day of fighting crime

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