A heroic 16-year-old boy saved a teenager's life when they got into trouble at a popular reservoir. Isaac Toon sprung into action after the boy fell ill on the banks of Sparth Reservoir in Marsden, West Yorkshire, at about 6.30pm on Monday.
He gave CPR to the youngster, who he says had suffered a fit. "I was with some friends and just saw loads of people walking away and screaming," he explained to Yorkshire Live.
"I thought it was like a fight or something. This guy was rolling about on the floor, dribbling and stuff. I put him in the recovery position while someone rang for an ambulance.
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"There were times when he stopped breathing but I kept going. Fortunately, I have done First Aid training with the Scouts.
"I must have given him CPR for 30 minutes. It was scary, there were times when he went cold and limp.
"He died twice at the scene but we kept going, you can't panic, my adrenaline was pumping. It must have been 45 minutes before the emergency services arrived.
"There was a big crowd of people around us, maybe 150-200. I'm not sure what triggered his fit.
"I think he had been there for a few hours, it's an open water swimming area. Afterwards my friends asked if I was OK and later my dad Pete said how proud he was of me and my mum Marianne gave me a hug and started crying."
Isaac's heroics drew praise from members of the Marsden community Facebook page. One woman said: "I want to pay public tribute to a 16-year-old who yesterday performed CPR and saved a life. What an absolute credit he is to his family and his community, and a reminder that it's always worth learning this life-saving skill.
"The more people who learn CPR, the better chance we have to keep each other safe. Credit to the Scouts too for having previously taught him the recovery position." Another woman added: "Wow! Amazing. Bet his parents are proud of him" while another said: "Well done Isaac, what a lad!"
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