He Saved His Mom From Choking!
Gavin Sleigh, 17, and his mom were at their home in Palm City, Florida, when Gavin’s mom began coughing uncontrollably.
Mrs. Sleigh motioned to her throat, indicating that she was choking and couldn’t breathe. Gavin acted quickly and performed several abdominal thrusts, as he learned in Scouting.
Gavin’s mom soon coughed up a piece of food, and Gavin checked her to make sure she was OK. Mrs. Sleigh was not injured during the incident.
Eagle Scout Gavin Sleigh, a member of Troop 840, chartered to Friends of Troop 840 in Stuart, Fla., received a Medal of Merit for his actions.
He Saved A Boy From Drowning!
Jake Edwards, 10, was attending a pool party at a neighbor’s house when he saw a 4-year-old boy…
