Egyptian boy's quick action saves father from stroke in six minutes

A 13-year-old Egyptian boy swiftly saved his father's life by dialing an ambulance after his father suffered a stroke on a remote highway. The boy, named Mohamed Ragab Ahmed, played a critical and heroic role in rescuing his father while he was driving a pickup truck on the Eastern Desert Road in Beni Suef, south of Cairo. The incident unfolded when Mohamed urgently contacted the Egyptian Ambulance Authority’s hotline to seek immediate assistance for his father, who had suddenly become unable to speak or move.

Despite the critical situation on a remote highway, the young boy managed to request help, demonstrating remarkable composure and quick thinking. An ambulance dispatcher assisted Mohamed in pinpointing their exact location, provided reassurance, and maintained contact until the ambulance arrived within a mere six minutes, as reported by Al Arabiya.

The Egyptian Medical Syndicate commended the ambulance team’s swift response, emphasizing that rapid action and professional emergency care are paramount in saving lives. Furthermore, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Maya Morsy, directed that the young rescuer, affectionately referred to as the "young rescuer," be contacted and honored for his life-saving actions.