Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat
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A 14-year-old boy, Royal Cothrun, is being honored by the Gilbert fire department in Arizona for assisting an elderly woman with dementia who became lost during a heatwave. Cothrun found Theresa Morgan struggling in 103°F heat while riding his bicycle in June. The incident underscores the risks extreme heat poses to vulnerable individuals, and the teen's quick action drew praise from authorities.
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Fire department in Gilbert, Arizona is formally honoring the teen.
The Gilbert fire department is formally honoring Royal Cothrun.
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The temperature was 103 Fahrenheit (39.4 Celsius) at the time.
The Guardian- Fire department in Gilbert, Arizona is formally honoring the teen.
- Demonstrates public institution response to community acts of heroism.
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Loaded language removed<p>Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave</p><p>An <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/arizona">Arizona</a> fire department is formally honoring a 14-year-old boy who recently helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she wandered miles off course amid potentially lethal temperatures, saying the teenager…
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The temperature was 103 Fahrenheit (39.4 Celsius) at the time.
The GuardianThe incident occurred in June in the town of Gilbert, Arizona.
The GuardianRoyal Cothrun was riding his bicycle when he encountered Theresa Morgan.
The GuardianThe Gilbert fire department is formally honoring Royal Cothrun.
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