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Hiawatha Student Honored for Heroic Actions

By MSC News

04/08/2016

(KNZA)--A Hiawatha Middle School student has been honored for his heroic actions in saving his father’s life.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant presented a Lifesaving Award to fifth grader Daylon Edie during a recent ceremony at the Hiawatha Middle School.

Daylon was honored for the actions he took in rural Brown County on February 27th while rock hunting with his father, Mark.

According to a news release, Daylon reacted quickly when he noticed his father had fallen from a small embankment.

During the fall, his father broke his leg and landed in a creek, where he lay unconscious. Daylon waded into the water, pulled his father's face and head out of the water and then quickly went for help.

The certificate, presented by Merchant reads in part; “For exceptionally quick thinking and decisive decision making that directly resulted in the saving of a human life.” “Your quick actions during this stressful event have brought great credit upon yourself, your family, and the citizens of Brown County.” “You serve as an example for your peers; I commend and congratulate you on your accomplishment.”

Merchant said it was a great privilege to honor the young man for his heroic actions.

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