Arizona teen saves elderly dementia patient wandering in extreme heat
A 14-year-old boy named Royal Cothrun rescued an elderly woman with dementia who was wandering outdoors in Arizona during a dangerous heatwave reaching 103°F. Acting quickly, he moved her into shade and helped her contact her son, steps that may have saved her life. The incident underscores the serious health risks that extreme summer heat poses, particularly to vulnerable individuals. The Arizona fire department has announced it will formally recognize Cothrun for his prompt and potentially lifesaving actions.
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