A five-year-old boy has been celebrated for his quick thinking after he called the number on the side of his toy ambulance when his mother fell unconscious.
Josh dialled 112 when he found his mum lying on the floor after she slipped into a diabetic coma at their home in Telford last month, West Mercia Police said.
Dialling 112 – the European emergency number – is effectively the same as dialling 999 and works throughout European Union countries.
Josh then spoke to a police operator, who sent officers to the home. His mother was then treated by paramedics.
Josh dialled 112 when he found his mum lying on the floor after she slipped into a diabetic coma at their home in Telford last month, West Mercia Police said.
Dialling 112 – the European emergency number – is effectively the same as dialling 999 and works throughout European Union countries.
Josh then spoke to a police operator, who sent officers to the home. His mother was then treated by paramedics.
He added: ”He was very brave and stayed on the line while we were able to get to the family’s home and make sure his mum got medical assistance.”
Josh was later invited for a tour of his local police station, where he was shown around by officers including Mr Baker.
“Josh has already proved he would make a brilliant police officer in the future, hopefully we’ll see him again when he’s old enough as a new recruit,” Mr Baker said.
All the best Jan
30 comments:
A good story, he did do well.
Reeta
Such a great good news story!
...quite a young man!
What a great story, he's a little hero!
Wonderful story!
Way to go, Josh!
Heartwarming. A nice outcome for Josh's mother and a great story of a little hero.
Well done, indeed!
That's a very touching story, of a little boy saving his Mum's life!
How wonderful, he saved his mother :)
Wonderful story, what a clever little hero! May he be blessed. Have a great day, Valerie
What a wonderful little life saver.
My six yr old granddaughter practises calling the emergency services for the same reason. A sad but true fact of having a type1 diabetic parent.
It's amazing how quick thinking some little ones can be.
Great story, a brave clever boy!
What a great story, he is a hero.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Way to go Josh, what a legend. xx
What a great mini-hero, well done Josh.
What a smart kid! well done!
Aww, what an uplifting story. Definitely needed. Most of our news is pretty horrific right now.
So cleaver to put that number on his toy fire truck. Here in the US the number is 911. Good for Josh.
What a clever lad, a great outcome, but it could have been a terrible one. She's a very lucky mum! xx
I love good news - and this is a happy ending story.
Quick thinking!! Smart little boy!! Nice to hear a happy ending.
Wow...good job..good thinking
That's a little boy with a lot of composure. Good for him!
This is wonderful...also wonderful is that the maker of the toy ambulance put the correct number on it!
Clever little boy! I am so glad the story turned out as it did.
Brilliant. What a lovely, clever boy.
This is a great story! Maybe he will be a Medic when he grows up..
wow! that is quite wonderful story ~ awesome ~ just got chills from reading it
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