Indiana boy praised for heroic effort to save friend from drowning at birthday party
By WLKY Staff
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INDIANA (WLKY) — A young Indiana boy is being called a hero after saving his friend from drowning at an indoor pool.
“It was his birthday party, and like I was excited, so I just jumped in the pool,” Braxton said.
His friend Clark jumped into action when he noticed Braxton wasn’t swimming.
“I saw him like, drowning, like he was, like, not really swimming. So I had to… to get him, and then I got him,” Clark said.
Braxton said he thought the water was shallow enough when he jumped in.
After Clark jumped in and pulled Braxton to the surface, the boys were able to get out safely.
“I was thanking him how he just saved my life, and I was like, Thank God, like God sent him to save me,” Braxton said. “He’s like family to me. He’s my best friend, and I just love to be with him.”
The boys were honored at their school’s character award ceremony.
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