His white and gnarled fingers tug his threadbare coat closer to his body. But like the coat, his life hangs by a thread.
He shivers, closes his eyes, and prays for warmth. Although he fears he will not find it tonight.
Suddenly a voice beckons above the temporary shelter.
The elderly man opens his eyes and sobs.
The outreach worker carefully navigates a steep incline and soon takes the gentleman under his wing.