Georgia middle school student saves choking friend's life
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Georgia middle school student saves friend from choking
Christian Swope learned the life-saving techniques from his aunt, who says she's extremely proud of his heroism.
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Newton County sixth grader is being called a hero after his quick thinking helped save his friend's life.
Christian Swope was eating his lunch at Liberty Middle School Wednesday when he noticed his friend was choking and couldn't breathe.
Swope ran over, performed the Heimlich Maneuver, and dislodged the food from his friend's throat.
The Georgia 12-year-old says he learned how to do the Heimlich and CPR from his "auntie," who is a nurse.