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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Robert Sutcliffe & Thomas George

Heroic teenager saved boy who 'died twice' at popular reservoir

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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