This 7-Year-Old Elementary Student Saved The Life Of A Classmate By Performing The Heimlich Maneuver After They Began Choking On Pizza At Lunchtime
David Diaz Jr., a seven-year-old from Binghamton, New York, is being praised for his effort in saving the life of a classmate.
The second grader was eating his lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School when he noticed a friend struggling.
The friend had been enjoying pizza for lunch before beginning to choke.
David– an avid watcher of the television medical drama “The Good Doctor”– immediately jumped into action. He remembered the cast’s use of the Heimlich maneuver and got to work on his friend.
David wrapped his arms around the classmate and began thrusting his fist into the child’s abdomen. He was unsure if the effort would work but was hopeful.
And miraculously, David was able to help dislodge the pizza and save his friend in the knick of time.
Kirstin Korba, a teacher at the elementary school, described how school staff had been circulating the cafeteria and monitoring the rest of the children.
David realized that he was much closer to his classmate than the other adults and stepped in.
Facebook; pictured above is a photo of David shared by Fred Akshar
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“If anybody is choking or is in danger, you always have to save them. If you don’t, then that could be really sad,” David told FOX News in an interview.
Following the incident, David’s classmate was evaluated and cleared by the school nurse. Now, David has been recognized for his courage and refusal to be a bystander.
On June 13, New York State Senator Fred Akshar and Binghamton City School District superintendent Dr. Tonia Thompson both visited David’s school to recognize his heroism.
They presented him with a New York State Senate Commendation Award.
Senator Akshar also shared David’s story on his personal Facebook page.
“David is a true community hero who has made his family, his school, and his community very proud!’ said Senator Akshar.
The post has since gained love and appreciation from people across the nation.
“Great job, David!!!” commented one user.
“He should be very proud,” wrote another commenter.
To view the Facebook post and share your gratitude for David’s act, visit the link here.
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