West Point honors 10-year-old Yonkers girl for saving her baby sister
Maya Ozuna jumped into action on July 20 when her 13-month-old sister began choking. She performed CPR, called 911, and helped communicate between emergency responders and nearby adults despite a language barrier, according to West Point officials.
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6h agoA 10-year-old girl from Yonkers was honored by West Point Garrison for her bravery when she saved her baby sister.
Maya Ozuna jumped into action on July 20 when her 13-month-old sister began choking. She performed CPR, called 911, and helped communicate between emergency responders and nearby adults despite a language barrier, according to West Point officials.
“It’s not every day when somebody gets to save a life,” one official said. “Especially when that somebody is 10, and it’s their little sister.”
Officials said they’re excited to see what Maya will accomplish as she grows up.
HEROIC RESCUE West Point honors 10-year-old Yonkers girl for saving her choking baby sister.
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