Batkid still holds a spot in our hearts, four years later

Four years ago today, tens of thousands of people packed the streets of San Francisco to cheer on the city's own superhero: Batkid.

At the time, Batkid, a.k.a Miles Scott, was a five-year-old kindergartner from sleepy Tulelake, Calif. in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He had been diagnosed with the disease before his second birthday. In 2013, his family registered with the Bay Area Make-A-Wish chapter as Miles finished up a round of treatment.

His wish to be Batman for a day sparked a momentous occasion in San Francisco history. Crowds of locals and tourists alike swarmed the streets in eager support as Batkid daringly rescued San Francisco (Gotham City) from its vibrant villains.

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Leukemia survivor Miles, 5, dressed as BatKid, visits AT&T Park as part of a Make-A-Wish foundation fulfillment November 15, 2013 in San Francisco. The Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area foundation turned the city into Gotham City for Miles by creating a day-long event bringing his wish to be BatKid to life. less Leukemia survivor Miles, 5, dressed as BatKid, visits AT&T Park as part of a Make-A-Wish foundation fulfillment November 15, 2013 in San Francisco. The Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area foundation turned the city ... more Photo: Ramin Talaie, Getty Images Photo: Ramin Talaie, Getty Images Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Batkid still holds a spot in our hearts, four years later 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

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Onlookers watched through department store windows as Batkid valiantly navigated his obstacle course of crime. He saved a damsel in distress tied to the cable car tracks and put spokes in the devilish Riddler's plan to rob a bank. He even fought the Penguin.

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People went berserk for Batkid. According to Make-A-Wish, 16,077 people RSVP'd to volunteer at the event online. It was tweeted about 555,697 times in 117 countries.

Scores of other local organizations, including the San Francisco Police Department, the Giants, and The San Francisco Opera pitched in to make the day exuberant. The Gotham City Chronicle temporarily took over 5th and Mission Streets and distributed 1,000 special-edition copies wholly dedicated to Batkid's adventures. His brave attempts to unify the city streamed across the front page. Even then-President Obama took note.

So, how is Batkid now?

Natalie Scott, Miles' mother, said the 9-year-old is enjoying school. The family has welcomed another sibling, Ben.

"We just wrapped up a long summer of farming and look forward to a nice winter relaxing as a family," she said. "Miles had a great visit with his oncologist last summer and he is in good health. We are so thankful for that."

In 2015, Warner Bros. released "Batkid Begins," a documentary about the event co-produced and written by Bay Area filmmaker Dana Nachman.

Check out the slideshow above to see some of the pictures from the day Batkid roamed Gotham City.