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11-year-old honored for saving dad

He immediately started performing CPR, dialed 999, and stayed calm and collected when his father collapsed

LEICESTER, England — An 11-year-old has received a bravery award for saving the life of his dad, who collapsed with a heart attack.

Josh Williamson sprang into action when his father, Tommy Elverston, 56, collapsed in his third floor flat in New Parks, Leicester, on Sunday, November 2, while he was staying with him.

He immediately started performing CPR and dialed 999, saying it looked as if his father was dead.

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