Brilliant George receives award for saving his great grandmother’s life

Nine-year-old George Clarke was staying at Sandra Newton’s home in Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft, on 6th August when he heard her shouting in the middle of the night. She was confused and adamant that she didn’t need medical help.

However, George phoned his dad who dialled 999 for the 71-year-old who had fallen out of bed and was having a diabetes emergency.

Paramedic Luke Jones, who treated Sandra for her dangerously low blood sugar levels, presented a certificate to the Carlton Colville Primary pupil this week (21st November) praising his life-saving actions.

Sandra, who has had diabetes for 11 years, was having a severe hypo.

Luke praised George for being “cool and calm” during the emergency. Following treatment at the scene, he managed to raise her blood sugar levels.

“Had it not been for his quick actions, it would have been a very different outcome,” he said.

Sandra added: “I was very lucky. If I had gone to the morning they reckon I would not have woken up. George was brilliant.”

Published 26th November, 2016

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