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9-year-old with cerebral palsy honoured for saving baby brother's life

THE ASIAN AGE
Published : Jul 8, 2018, 6:14 pm IST
Updated : Jul 8, 2018, 6:14 pm IST

The baby had wandered out of the house and was drowning when his grandmother pulled him out right on time.

Lexie is being hailed as a hero for saving his life and was also honoured by the mayor on social media (Photo: Twitter)
 Lexie is being hailed as a hero for saving his life and was also honoured by the mayor on social media (Photo: Twitter)

Certain disorders can restrict mental as well as physical abilities of people and living with them can be even more difficult for children. But some individuals defy all limitations and surprise the world with extraordinary feats.

Lexie Comeau-Drisdelle from Canada is getting a lot of appreciation for saving her baby brother’s life despite having cerebral palsy. The girl who uses a wheelchair and can’t talk shouted and pointed to get her mother’s attention when her 18-month old brother fell in the pool.

 

The baby had wandered out of the house and was drowning when his grandmother pulled him out right on time. Lexie is being hailed as a hero for saving his life and was also honoured by the mayor on social media.

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