Seriously injured paddleboarder reunited with schoolboy who saved his life
Summary
A 14-year-old boy, Oscar, rescued a 60-year-old man, Gavin Bowden, after he was injured while paddleboarding in Devon, UK. After being hit by his board and becoming paralyzed, Bowden was saved by Oscar, who kept him afloat until help came.Key Facts
- Gavin Bowden was injured while paddleboarding on 25 April in Saunton Sands, north Devon.
- Oscar, a 14-year-old boy, was the person who came to Bowden's aid after he was injured.
- Oscar is a member of the Saunton Sands Surf Life Saving Club.
- When Gavin was injured and unable to move his arms or legs, Oscar helped him onto his board and signaled for help, keeping him afloat for about half an hour.
- The two met again after Gavin left the hospital with Gavin calling Oscar "my little hero".
- Gavin was seriously injured and was reportedly paralyzed from the accident.
- Oscar mentioned he initially was afraid he wouldn't be able to lift Gavin due to his size.
- Neil Phillips, a coach at the Saunton Sands Surf Life Saving Club, commended Oscar for a "textbook rescue".
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