A 10-year-old boy was considered a hero after he saved his own mother from drowning in a swimming pool. The lawsuit took place in Oklahoma, United States, in early August.
According to Fox News, Gavin Keeney was playing in the backyard while his mother Lori was enjoying a dip in the pool. However, the boy soon realized that the woman was sick. As he got closer, he noticed that his mother was having a seizure in the water.
In the footage, he quickly jumps into the pool and pulls Lori out of the water by holding on to the ladder. A few seconds later, her grandfather appears and helps her out of the room.
After the episode, Lori quickly recovered without the need for medical attention. As soon as She regained consciousness, she knew that her life had been saved by her son. She later shared on social media a video captured by the home’s security cameras showing Gavin’s bold move.
“Gavin had just come out of the pool and was on the porch and that’s when he heard me,” Lori said in the post. “He jumped… the dog even tried to get in… he took me up the stairs and then my dad came in.”
While Gavin showed extraordinary courage and skills during the rescue, Lori told the US broadcaster that this isn’t the first time her son has rescued her from a dangerous situation. A few years ago, he choked on a piece of food and the boy tried to do the Heimlich maneuver to save him. However, when he realized that he was not enough, he called 911.
Following the backlash of the video, Gavin received an award from the Kingston Police Department for his bravery in rescuing his mother.
“Due to this young man’s quick actions, his mother did not swallow water and is alive to this day,” the police agency said in a Facebook post. “Thanks Gavin, you are a true hero and a positive light for this community.”
source: Noticias
