A horrible tragedy was averted when a 10-year-old boy came to the rescue of his mother earlier this month.
The young hero, Gavin Keeney, was swimming with his mother Lori on a lovely summer day in Kingston, Oklahoma.
In an interview with Good Morning America, the mother-son duo described it as a “wonderful morning,” until Lori had a sudden medical emergency.
Lori is epileptic and prone to seizures. After Gavin had exited the pool, Lori had begun to have a seizure while she was still in the water.
“It scared me more than I’ve ever been scared,” Lori told Good Morning America.
Gavin was standing on the porch of the house when he heard his mother splashing around in the pool. That’s when he looked and saw her “sinking” into the pool.
Like a superhero, Gavin raced into the pool to keep his mother afloat.
Good Morning America writes that Gavin “dove into the pool, carried his mother to the ladder and kept her head above water for more than a minute before his grandfather jumped in to help.”
Facebook; pictured above is Gavin
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The entire fascinating incident was recorded on home security footage. Gavin says that he was only scared “a little bit.” What a brave little guy!
Besides the outpour of pride and gratitude from his mother, Gavin has been receiving lots of support from people all over. Just recently, Gavin was acknowledged by his local police department. He was given an award for his bravery!
“The Kingston police station would like everyone to know we have a hero in Marshall County,” writes the police department on Facebook. “Due to the quick actions of this young man, his mother didn’t swallow any water and is still alive to this day.”
The Facebook statement made by the Kingston, Oklahoma Police Department also includes pictures of a very proud looking Gavin holding up his award. “He is flying high,” commented Lori on the Facebook post. “He is my hero, not just that day but everyday. “He will remember this the rest of his life.”
We’re applauding your bravery, Gavin! To read more about heroic Gavin, visit the link here.
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