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9-Year-Old British Girl Who Saved Her Father’s Life Wins Bravery Award

by Kathy Jones on Mar 17 2014 4:16 PM

9-Year-Old British Girl Who Saved Her Father’s Life Wins Bravery Award

A 9-year old British girl who saved her father’s life by kick starting his heart when it stopped beating has been presented with an 'outstanding bravery' award.

Izzy McCarron told the Matlock Mercury that she tried performing a CPR on her father, Colm, when he collapsed after suffering a mystery allergic reaction, but her hands were not strong enough, Metro.co.uk reported.

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McCarron said that she kicked her dad really hard because that's all she could think of at the time.

Her mother, Debbie, said that she just can't believe what her daughter did and believes that all children should be taught first aid.

Source-ANI

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