10-Year-Old Boy Saves Mother From Drowning In A Pool After She Suffered A Seizure

The amazing moment a 10-year-old kid saved his mother from drowning as she was having a seizure in the family pool was caught on security camera footage.

Gavin Keeney reportedly jumped into the pool after seeing his mother Lori screaming in pain earlier this month at their Oklahoma home, according to the Daily Mirror.

Facebook/Lori Keeney

It was remarkable since the previous year, while his mother was choking on food, he had called 911 to come to her aid.

Stephen Lowe, Lori's father, who lives next door, was similarly alarmed by the Keeneys' dogs and he also ran to help his daughter.

Facebook/Lori Keeney

Speaking about the incident, Lori said: "I was told later that he never asked for help. My dad, who lives next door, heard the dogs barking and he ran out and jumped in as Gavin held me on the ladder and kept my head above water."

The proud mother shared the clip on Facebook and called it the "worst nightmare" she has ever had.

Facebook/Lori Keeney

She added: "I'm OK. I took in just a little water we think before Gavin got me. I can't believe I'm typing this. I CAN believe what I saw in Gavin, my little hero."

Gavin has also received praise for his fast thinking, with one individual writing: "God bless him – moral support for the hero by the dog too." 

Another said: "Well done, this young man is amazing and handled stress like a champ!"

Gavin had to attempt the Heimlich maneuver in May 2021 when his mother choked on a chip.

He quickly dialed 911 instead of attempting to open Lori's airways because he was not strong enough to do so.

Joshua Gilette, chief of the Enos Volunteer Fire Department, recalled how Gavin led rescuers to his mother, who was gasping for air stating: "She was still breathing, and we started the Heimlich maneuver. After about the third or fourth thrust, it came free."

Gavin was given an honorary title in the Fire Department as a result of his quick thinking that day.

"He’s been through so much with me and my health and he handles it with such grace and maturity," his mum said of both incidents. "Proud isn't enough of a word!"