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01/04/2014
Two-Year-Old Saves Mum's Life With 999 Call
A two-year-old boy saved his mother's life calling an ambulance to their family home in Leicestershire after his mother collapsed.
Riley Henry dialled 999 and told the operator "mummy's asleep".
East Midlands Ambulance Service sent paramedics to the house in Barrow-upon-Soar and Ms Henry was found passed out on the floor.
She was taken to hospital where doctors discovered she had a large blood clot and a dangerous bleed on her ovary.
Ms Henry said: "My head was blurred but I knew I didn't have to worry about Riley because I could hear him laughing in the kitchen with the police officer and an ambulance assistant. It really scared me because if I didn't pass out and Riley didn't ring the ambulance, I may not be here today."
Paul Staples, who was the first paramedic to arrive at the house, said: "When I got to Dana's house Riley was stood at the door with a big smile, I think he was excited that he had a police officer and a paramedic in his house. His family must be so proud of his actions; he is a really brave little boy."
Paramedics gave Riley an award for his bravery on Monday.
Ms Henry is now fully recovered.
(CVS/CD)
Riley Henry dialled 999 and told the operator "mummy's asleep".
East Midlands Ambulance Service sent paramedics to the house in Barrow-upon-Soar and Ms Henry was found passed out on the floor.
She was taken to hospital where doctors discovered she had a large blood clot and a dangerous bleed on her ovary.
Ms Henry said: "My head was blurred but I knew I didn't have to worry about Riley because I could hear him laughing in the kitchen with the police officer and an ambulance assistant. It really scared me because if I didn't pass out and Riley didn't ring the ambulance, I may not be here today."
Paul Staples, who was the first paramedic to arrive at the house, said: "When I got to Dana's house Riley was stood at the door with a big smile, I think he was excited that he had a police officer and a paramedic in his house. His family must be so proud of his actions; he is a really brave little boy."
Paramedics gave Riley an award for his bravery on Monday.
Ms Henry is now fully recovered.
(CVS/CD)
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