'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
A 12-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero after rescuing her friend from drowning at a beach in North Wales. The friend had suffered a seizure while in the water, and the quick-thinking rescuer pulled her to safety by her hair.
Why it matters
The story highlights the importance of water safety and quick emergency response during heatwaves, while also serving as a human-interest piece on youth bravery.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Antonia Matthews BBC Wales Jade McKenna Sofia-Ann (left) and Tamika had been enjoying the heatwave when they got cut off by the tide A 12-year-old girl who dragged her drowning friend out of the sea by her hair after she had a seizure has been called a "little hero".
The article is a straightforward human-interest report with no political or ideological framing.
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