Firefighters honor 9-year-old for saving baby sister

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/9-year-old-honored-for-saving-baby-sister-120500714.html

by Catherine Holland

azfamily.com

Posted on April 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Updated yesterday at 4:52 PM

MESA , Ariz. -- The Mesa Fire Department on Friday recognized a 9-year-old hero as the department's first Honorary Junior Paramedic.

Tristin Saghin performed CPR on his 2-year-old sister after she fell into their grandmother's swimming pool over the weekend.

The little girl was not breathing when she was pulled from the water.

Video at link: http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/9-year-old-honored-for-saving-baby-sister-120500714.html

"There were no signs of life at all," said Capt. Sam Fraser of the Mesa Fire Department. "When we got there, she was actually breathing for us and she started to cry a little bit."

The toddler was rushed to the hospital. She was initially in critical condition, but has since made what appears to be a full recovery.

"She's running around, playing -- a perfect little 2-year-old," Fraser said. "We're extremely happy for her."

Firefighters said Tristin's quick action saved his baby sister's life.

FULL story and video at link.

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1. Nice story!

But why did a 9 year-old see "black hawk down"? not the point of the story but still...it's a pretty violent film. but i am so happy he was able to save his story. he's going to be able to get away with murder around the house now. :)