In 2019, during the homecoming parade of Rockwall High School in Texas, a 17-year-old cheerleader named Tyra Winters became a hero by saving a choking toddler’s life. While Tyra was on the float with her fellow cheerleaders and the football team, she heard a mother’s panicked screams for help in the crowd. Upon looking out, she saw a little boy named Clarke turning red and choking on a piece of candy.
Without hesitation, Tyra jumped off the float and ran toward the toddler. She picked him up, tilted him down, and gave him two or three back pushes, dislodging the candy from his windpipe. The lifesaving technique she used was the Heimlich maneuver, which Tyra learned from her mother.
The little boy’s mother, Nicole Hornback, had attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on her son but was unsuccessful. After Tyra successfully saved Clarke’s life, Nicole was incredibly grateful and applauded Tyra’s bravery. For both Tyra and Nicole, it was a day they would never forget.
Tyra’s quick thinking and knowledge of basic lifesaving skills make her a hero and an inspiration to many. Her story is a testament to the importance of learning simple life-saving techniques, as they can make a significant difference in an emergency situation. The world needs more people like Tyra willing to act bravely and help those in need.
WOW!!!!!! Awesome!!!