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'Hero' German boy saves toddler from drowning

September 5, 2016

A 9-year-old boy has saved his younger brother after the toddler fell into a pool. He resuscitated the boy after receiving instructions from a medic over the phone.

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A young boy swimming in a pool
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/U.Baumgarten

German authorities praised a boy for saving his 2-year-old brother after he fell into a swimming pool, describing him as a "hero."

A police spokesperson in Korbach said on Monday that the toddler fell into the pool after his grandmother left him alone for a few moments while she retrieved a fresh diaper from the bathroom.

The 9-year-old ran outside and pulled his younger brother, who was motionless, from the pool.

The older brother called emergency services, and was given instructions by a medic on the line to resuscitate the victim while rescue crews were in transit.

By the time firefighters arrived at the house, the 9-year-old boy had restored his younger brother's breathing.

The toddler was later taken to a hospital by helicopter, where he was expected to stay for two weeks, according to the police.

ls/rc (dpa, AP)