A 9-year-old Aurora girl was honored Tuesday for quick thinking and bravery that saved her mother's life.
In February, Aria Lamen and her mother, Caron, were home alone when Caron suddenly passed out as she was talking to her daughter."OK, you're doing great. Just stay on the phone with me. How old are you?" the dispatcher said.She stayed on the line with the dispatcher, checking on her mother's breathing and following the instructions she was given."Yes. She's still breathing, but she's still passed out," Aria said.
"We're just going to hang out and talk to each other until they get there to help you, and then I'll call your daddy, OK?"by signing up you agree to our terms of service "You're welcome, sweetie. You are doing so good, and you are being so brave."
Aria kept a watchful eye on her mother until an ambulance arrived. Her mother ended up spending 16 days in the hospital and is now home. The Aurora city council recognized Aria at its meeting Tuesday night as part of honoring Girl Scouts during National Girl Scout Week. "Aria, who is also a Girl Scout, was courageous and calm, and that made all the difference in helping to save her mom's life. We are so proud of her!" the city posted on social media.
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