Teacher’s Quick Thinking Saves Kindergarten Student in Balıkesir
School principal Altan Demirel in Edremit district of Balıkesir is being hailed as a hero after saving a 4-year-old kindergarten student named MC. The student had gotten sugar stuck in his windpipe, causing him to have difficulty breathing. Demirel quickly sprang into action and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the sugar and saving the child’s life.
The heartwarming incident was captured on the school’s security cameras, showing the quick thinking and bravery of Principal Demirel. The young student, who attends Fatma-Sevim Kıyakoğlu Kindergarten in Cennetayağı District, is now in good health thanks to Demirel’s heroic actions.
Following the rescue, Demirel expressed his well wishes for the student and his family, hoping for a speedy recovery. The student’s family expressed their gratitude to the principal and teachers, acknowledging the panic they felt during the scary situation. Thanks to Demirel’s intervention, their daughter is safe and sound.
As the community celebrates this act of bravery and kindness, it serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared and knowing how to react in emergency situations. Principal Demirel’s quick response and life-saving skills have undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the school and everyone involved.
