Heroic little girl from Chicago's north suburbs calls 911 after mom faints
SKOKIE, Ill. -- A 5-year-old girl from Skokie is being called a hero, and received a special award Wednesday night, for her quick thinking and bravery.When Zoey Reddick's mom had a medical emergency, she calmly called 911—getting her mom the very help she needed.It was an unimaginable call that Zoey's mom, Jessica Reddick, couldn't seem to wrap her head around when paramedics arrived.
Zoey told the dispatcher she was 5 years old. The dispatcher told Zoey she would stay on the phone with her until paramedics arrived.While Zoey did not know her mom's last name, she was able to tell the dispatcher her mom's birthday, age, and first and middle name—and dispatchers were able to cross-reference and find the family's address.Zoey's grandfather arrived first, right before paramedics did.
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