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6-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Mom

2009_09_911call.jpg Aww: A six-year-old Brooklyn girl called 911 when her mother had a seizure in the middle of the night. Little Ciara Rogers told WCBS 2, "There was nobody else - she was on the floor, and [little brother] Luis was crying in the crib, and I was crying so much that my head was hurting. I took a deep breath and I called 9-1-1."

Ciara's mother Valencia, who has high blood pressure and kidney issues, said, "I remember waking up in the middle of the night. I went to the bathroom, and that's where I fell, and that's where I had the seizure." Next thing she knew, EMTs were taking her to Brookdale Hospital, where she is still recovering. A neighbor was impressed with the young girl's actions and said, "Actually, I'd like to get to know her in case I need my life saved, because I'm right down the hall."

Last month, a 5-year-old boy was honored for saving his pregnant mother's life with a 911 call.

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  • mom jeans

    she looks so proud!! very sweet.

  • nurserachet

    Awesome! I love happy stories.

  • snappaloosa

    I saw her on the news this morning and she was beyond adorable! She said "I was crying so much my head hurt!" The epitome of grace under pressure!

  • Awesome story, but what made my day was the neighbor's statement. Man, I really hope that person wasn't kidding.

  • chuzzlewit

    grace under pressure - good job!

  • evbo

    Nice to read a good story every once in a while.

  • sexisicilian

    DITTO:) Gotta luv that smile!!

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