A quick-thinking 14-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after rescuing a toddler from drowning in a park lake in Winsford, Cheshire.
Logan Carter was enjoying an afternoon at Winsford Park on Saturday when he spotted a two-year-old child face down and motionless in the water. Without a second thought, the brave teenager leapt into action.
"I just saw the baby in the water, face down, and I just ran and jumped in," Logan recounted. "I pulled him out. He wasn't moving. He was purple."
His immediate actions pulled the unconscious child from the lake. The toddler's mother, who was present at the scene, was reportedly "hysterical" with fear.
Emergency Response and Recovery
Following the rescue, emergency services, including police and paramedics, were swiftly dispatched to the popular park. The young child was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Miraculously, the toddler is now expected to make a full recovery, a outcome that authorities have directly attributed to Logan's courageous and rapid intervention.
Police Praise for a Young Hero
Cheshire Police have publicly commended Logan for his life-saving actions. In an official statement, a spokesperson for the force said: "The actions of the 14-year-old boy who went to the aid of the two-year-old undoubtedly saved his life."
"He showed incredible bravery and maturity, and he is a credit to his family." The police confirmed they are treating the incident as a medical-related matter rather than a criminal investigation.
This dramatic incident serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present dangers of open water, especially for young children, even during a family day out at the park.
