2010 Wichita Heroes Breakfast Youth Good Samaritan Hero

Colton Hartline, Metro Xpress Youth Good Samaritan Hero -- Presented to an outstanding young person who displayed courage and care upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.

Last summer, at the age of 16, Colton Hartline helped save a young boy who had a seizure while swimming at the Andover YMCA. Colton is a certified YMCA lifeguard and holds CPR/first aid training certification from the Red Cross.

While on lifeguard duty, Colton noticed a young boy being pulled from the pool. He quickly went to the boy's side and assessed the situation. After realizing the boy was not breathing, Colton gave rescue breaths until the young boy gasped for air. Because of Colton's quick action, the boy made a full recovery. Colton acted so quickly, the doctors found no water in the boy's lungs. The young boy and his family visited Colton at the pool the following week to thank him for his lifesaving actions.

Colton Hartline receives the Metro Xpress Youth Good Samaritan Hero Award for his willingness to act courageously and unselfishly during an unexpected situation.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Red Cross
• Andover
• Kansas
• YMCA
• CPR
• lifeguard
• water safety
• pool safety
• aquatics