Kids Save Dad’s Life with Quick Thinking During Cardiac Arrest
On 1 March 2022, siblings Sadie and Jude Waters, aged ten and seven, were in the car with their dad, Stuart Waters, when he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest.
Calm Kids Act Fast to Get Help
Despite the shock, Sadie stayed calm and checked on her dad. Realising the urgency, she and Jude ran home to alert their mum. Neighbours rushed to the scene and began CPR as emergency services were called.
Dad Recovers Thanks to Brave Kids
Mr Waters was rushed to hospital and ultimately made a full recovery. On Sunday 22 May, Sergeant Joe Breen and PC Steven presented Sadie and Jude with a Schools Team Certificate of Resilience and gift bags to honour their bravery and quick thinking.
Sgt Breen said: “Sadie and Jude ultimately saved their dad’s life during what was clearly an extremely distressing event. Medical staff said that without their incredibly swift actions it would likely have been a different outcome. They should both be exceptionally proud of themselves, as no doubt their family, friends, and neighbours are too.”
