David Diaz Jr., a second-grader at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Bighampton, New York, was hailed as a hero after helping another boy who was drowning
A seven-year-old boy saved the life of his drowning classmate by performing the Heimlich maneuver, which he said he learned from watching “The Good Doctor” with his parents.
THE David Diaz Jr.a second-grader at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Bighampton, New York, has been hailed as a local hero after helping another boy who was drowning.
The seven-year-old sprang into action when he noticed one of his friends, DeAndre, had stopped breathing after a piece of pizza got stuck in his throat during the meal. Without hesitation, he ran over to DeAndre and began applying the Heimlich technique, which is used when someone is choking.
This is the procedure devised by Henry Heimlich, an American thoracic surgeon who, after learning that hundreds of people die every year from choking on a foreign body, thought of a way to use the air trapped in the lungs and remove the object that is blocking it. victim’s airway.
The little one revealed that he learned how to do it after watching a few episodes of ‘The Good Doctor’. Although the teachers were nearby, the young man, who was sitting across from the student, told Fox News that he decided to get involved after noticing that he was the one closest to his classmate.
THE Kristin Korba, a second-grade teacher at the school, explained that David Jr. he told her that he had seen doctors perform the Heimlich in a row and decided to remember it because it seemed important.
David’s quick actions ultimately saved the little boy’s life and his bravery was rewarded by a New York State Senator, Fred Akshar, who presented him with a New York Senate Commendation Award earlier this week. As for what profession he wants to pursue when he grows up, as the little one says, “I would probably like to be a basketball player».
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