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<\/p>\nThere are many unsung heroes in the world who are brave and empathetic people. Many such inspirational tales may be found online, <\/p>\n
providing a glimmer of hope in the worst of circumstances. Narratives of strangers going above and beyond to rescue the lives of others are particularly heartwarming. <\/p>\n
Recently, a young child in Arizona made headlines online for an audacious leap to save a stranger who was drowning. <\/p>\n
Ethan Cakmak, 16, had just returned from school when his father, Erkan Cakmak, saw a car veer into a neighboring lake while the driver was still inside, according to Fox 10 Phoenix. <\/p>\n
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The teen’s father heard a loud \u2018plump\u2019 while working from home. Upon noticing the automobile submerging, <\/p>\n
he and his son hurried to the lake. Seeing that the driver was unconscious, the father called 911 right away. <\/p>\n
The teenager, however, didn’t want to wait for the emergency personnel and plunged into the lake, not giving the frigid, unclean water the slightest thought. <\/p>\n
\u2018I saw that he might drown and that he required assistance. I thus dashed outside, opened the gate, removed my shirt, dug everything out of my pockets, and dove into the water,\u2019 Ethan remarked. <\/p>\n
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Upon swimming beneath the lake, the high school student spotted \u2018the guy with his chin on his chest bobbing up and down.\u2019<\/p>\n
Ethan continuously knocked on the widow of the automobile after determining from the man’s labored breathing that he was still alive. But the man had lost consciousness, <\/p>\n
and he did not react to the knock or open his eyes. In vain, the teenager attempted to smash open the window as well. <\/p>\n
Therefore, he concluded that swimming back to land and waiting for emergency personnel to respond was the wisest course of action. <\/p>\n
Following the father’s call, first responders arrived, freed the man from the car, and transported him to the hospital.<\/p>\n
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Police Sgt. Ricky Gonzales of Chandler said, \u2018I think that’s awesome.\u2019 It proves that we are watching out for one another out here. Not only the police, <\/p>\n
fire, and us, but also our individual people. That is really awesome. The first responders were astonished by the son’s courageous act and praised the father-son team for their prompt efforts.<\/p>\n
\u2018We’re proud to say this is a @Hamilton_High student who rushed to help a driver in need,” the Chandler Unified School District said <\/p>\n
in an X post honoring Ethan. One of our Portrait of a Learner characteristics, empathy, was aptly reflected by Ethan Cakmak.\u2019<\/p>\n
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\u2018I see videos every once in a while of similar things happening to people where people are in danger or in need,\u2019 <\/p>\n
Ethan said to the news channel, sending a strong message. Individuals just choose to disregard their surroundings. <\/p>\n
Humans, in my opinion, ought to support one another in times of need and act as a community. When you can, lend a helping hand to others.\u2019 <\/p>\n
According to ABC 15, the man who was saved is currently in critical condition at the hospital, and the Chandler Police Department, <\/p>\n