A 9-year-old boy from Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, was honored by a local fire station on Sunday for his quick actions in saving his mother’s life in January.
Jeong Tae-un, a third-grader, was at home when his mother collapsed from a heart problem around 10:20 p.m. on January 8. Without hesitation, the boy called emergency services and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on his mother.
When rescue workers arrived, the woman’s condition was critical, with signs of agonal rhythm. They used a defibrillator to restore her pulse and breathing before taking her to a nearby hospital. She was treated for heart issues and discharged on January 14.
Reflecting on the incident, Jeong Tae-un said, “When she collapsed, I immediately thought about what I learned in school about CPR. I’m glad she recovered, and I’m sure my friends could do it too if they stay calm and follow what we learned.”
Ji Jun-ho, chief of Bucheon Fire Station, praised the boy for his prompt and effective response. He also emphasized the importance of CPR training for citizens and pledged to continue promoting it in the community.
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