Monique Davis was spending a day at the beach with her 4-year-old son, Bryar, when the unthinkable happened — her little boy disappeared in the water.
Monique turned away for just a moment to apply sunscreen. When she looked back, she couldn't find Bryar, until she saw him floating in the water.
Alesha Truini, a friend and neighbor who was with them at the beach, remembers the moment vividly.
"She was screaming, 'Somebody help my baby,'" Alesha said. "He was lifeless in her arms."
Alesha immediately sprung into action to perform CPR. As a preschool teacher, she is trained in lifesaving skills.
"The girl next to me kept checking for a pulse, and I finally heard her say, 'I got a pulse!'"
Paramedics arrived shortly after. Bryar was brought to the hospital and made a full recovery. ❤️
To honor Alesha's heroism, the American Red Cross of Central Florida awarded her the Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action. We are beyond grateful that Alesha knew what to do when moments matt...
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