Local Girl's Quick Thinking Saves Her Mother's Life with CPR.
Eleven-year-old Josie Pethan from Appleton, Wisconsin, has been hailed as a hero after her quick thinking and bravery saved her mother's life during a sudden medical emergency at their home.
The incident occurred when Josie was home sick from school on the same day she witnessed her mother suddenly losing consciousness while reading in the living room. With her maternal instincts triggered, Josie immediately called for help, alerting her grandparents to the situation.
A 911 dispatcher, guided by Brenda Dawes, quickly took over and walked Josie through the steps of performing CPR on her ailing mother. Thanks to Josie's actions, she was able to get her mother onto the ground and start compressions, which ultimately led to the timely arrival of EMTs who took over life-saving efforts.
Fortunately, Josie's mother is now recovering from her ordeal, thanks in large part to the swift response by emergency services. The Appleton Police Department has recognized Josie with a certificate and challenge coins in recognition of her heroism, symbolizing achievement in law enforcement.
Eleven-year-old Josie Pethan from Appleton, Wisconsin, has been hailed as a hero after her quick thinking and bravery saved her mother's life during a sudden medical emergency at their home.
The incident occurred when Josie was home sick from school on the same day she witnessed her mother suddenly losing consciousness while reading in the living room. With her maternal instincts triggered, Josie immediately called for help, alerting her grandparents to the situation.
A 911 dispatcher, guided by Brenda Dawes, quickly took over and walked Josie through the steps of performing CPR on her ailing mother. Thanks to Josie's actions, she was able to get her mother onto the ground and start compressions, which ultimately led to the timely arrival of EMTs who took over life-saving efforts.
Fortunately, Josie's mother is now recovering from her ordeal, thanks in large part to the swift response by emergency services. The Appleton Police Department has recognized Josie with a certificate and challenge coins in recognition of her heroism, symbolizing achievement in law enforcement.
. I guess you could say she's a natural-born hero, or maybe just really good at watching Netflix alone while waiting for her mom to recover 
. But seriously, kudos to Josie and the EMTs who arrived in time to save her mom's life. It's always inspiring to see kids taking care of their parents when they're needed most 
. And yeah, a certificate and challenge coins from the Appleton Police Department? That's totally what every 11-year-old needs more than a good night's sleep 
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! I mean, 11 years old is like, super young to be dealing with that kind of situation, but she handled it like a total pro 
! I think what's even more amazing is that she knew exactly what to do - calling for help and following those steps guided by the dispatcher. It just goes to show how much you can learn in school (and life) about these things! Anyway, CPR training should be made mandatory in schools ASAP, imo 
. Kudos to Josie and her family for staying calm under pressure 
. She just acted on instinct and her heart 
. We need more people like her 
can you even believe that kid? 11 yrs old and she's already saving lives!!! CPR training is like something we should all have just in case... or at least have some basic idea of what to do 
Josie's mom is one lucky lady (and daughter) to have such an amazing kiddo looking out for her! The fact that the 911 dispatcher was so calm and guided Josie through it all? Gives me goosebumps 
I mean i dont know what would happen if i was in that situation lol her mom is super lucky to have her daughter looking out for her like that! CPR can be super scary but Josie just took it upon herself and called 911 then performed the compressions... talk about being calm under pressure lol. its always great to hear about kids being heroes its gonna inspire a lot of young people to make a difference in their communities 
hope her mum gets fully better soon 
, i mean 11 years old doing cpr on her mom is just wow... i'm glad she stayed calm and got help fast, it could've been super bad if she didn't call those people 
, but at the same time, some parents are like 'you're not responsible for saving lives' no way, kids can make a difference too, especially when they're quick on their feet 
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I'm so inspired by Josie's quick thinking! She literally saved her mom's life with CPR - what an amazing kid 
. This just goes to show that even little actions can have big impacts when it counts 
She's got some serious mom skills right there - literally saving her own mom's life with CPR! 
And kudos to those 911 dispatchers who guided her through it all, Brenda Dawes is a lifesaver too 
and it's amazing that her grandparents were there too, supporting her and helping with the emergency. i'm so proud of Josie for staying calm in a super scary situation, she's like an official hero 
. I mean, yeah, Josie did do CPR on her mom, but what about all the other 11-year-olds out there who are watching their parents die at home? Are they just sitting around twiddling their thumbs waiting for a kid like Josie to show up? It's pretty convenient that she happened to be home sick from school 
after reading about this 11-yr-old girl Josie who saved her mom's life w/ CPR!!! 