Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat
Summary
A 14-year-old boy in Arizona helped save a 76-year-old woman with dementia who got lost in very hot weather. He stayed with her, called her son, and waited until emergency responders arrived to take her to safety.Key Facts
- The boy’s name is Royal Cothrun, and he found the woman struggling to walk in 103°F (39.4°C) heat.
- The woman, Theresa Morgan, had dementia and became disoriented after leaving a grocery store.
- Royal used his phone and smart glasses to help her remember her son’s phone number.
- He called her son, Jeff Morgan, and stayed with Theresa until help arrived.
- The Gilbert fire and rescue department praised Royal for his quick thinking and compassion.
- They will honor Royal at a town council meeting on August 11.
- Heat over 100°F can cause heatstroke, a serious and life-threatening condition.
- The extreme heatwave in the US during June and July contributed to many heat-related emergencies.
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