Autistic Boy, 11, Sees 5-Year-Old Drowning While Swimming in Park, Jumps In to Save His Life

Autistic Boy, 11, Sees 5-Year-Old Drowning While Swimming in Park, Jumps In to Save His Life
Courtesy of Melanie Drake
Michael Wing
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A mom of four has an unlikely hero to thank for saving the life of her son, who nearly drowned at a summer swimming spot mid-July.

Melanie Drake and her kids were just trying to beat the summer heat. The family from Wildwood, in northern Alberta, went up to the Rotary Park in Whitecourt, where a day of fun nearly ended in tragedy.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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