Deaf teenager is hailed a hero for saving youngster

Miss-Delectable · 07-21-2006, 11:44 PM

http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticl...icleID=1643648

A DEAF teenager who heroically risked his own life to save a young boy drowning in a flooded quarry could be put forward for a bravery award.

Michael Morton plunged into the dangerous depth of the quarry between Knottingley and Darrington earlier this month after he spotted nine-year-old Bradley Richardson – a friend of his younger brother – struggling in the water.
Now his school is looking for a chance to nominate him for an award to recognise his courage.

Michael, 14, who was born deaf and wears hearing aids in both ears, was out walking his dog Benji when he saw Bradley waving and shouting for help while his group of friends looked on, horrified.

Michael, a pupil at the deaf and hearing impaired unit at Castleford High School, said: "I saw Bradley in the water splashing around and noticed his face change and look worried.

"I ran as fast as I could to help him and by the time I had got there he was at the bottom of the quarry. I didn't really think about what I was doing, I was just frightened he was going to die."

Michael, a strong swimmer, leapt from the quarry edge into the water and pulled Bradley out by his hair before dragging him on to dry land.

Michael, who lives with his mum on Throstle Row, Knottingley, said: "After I pulled him out he was choking so I hit him on the back a few times and he started breathing again."

The quick-thinking teenager then ran to Bradley's home nearby and told his father what had happened.

Dad Stephen Richardson said: "When Michael told me I was completely shocked to think Bradley could have died. It was so lucky Michael was there. It's horrible to think how close I came to losing my son."

Roy Vaughan, headteacher at Castleford High, said: "It's fabulous what Michael has done. To just dive in and do something like that is tremendous. Children with disabilities can be stigmatised and to achieve something like this will be a massive boost for Michael's confidence and self-esteem.

"We're aware that there's numerous local bravery awards and if there's a chance to nominate Michael for one of them we will certainly take it up."

Michael's proud mum Maria Noble, 41, said: "When Michael got home, he didn't even tell me what had happened. But his younger brother Daniel said 'Michael has just saved a boy's life' and then he told me what he'd done.

"At first I had mixed feelings because I was thinking that I could have lost my own son but now it's sunk in I'm just so proud of him."

"He told me he was scared himself at the time, even though he's a good swimmer and I think he's a real hero for what he's done."

TweetyBird · 07-21-2006, 11:54 PM

Wow i really glad that he saved boy life.. God bless him.. I really shocked..

Maria · 07-22-2006, 12:21 AM

Aw, very impressed ! I am glad he saved that young boy. He deserved an award for his courage.

LadyBond · 07-22-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberRed

Aw, very impressed ! I am glad he saved that young boy. He deserved an award for his courage.

Agree!

MsGiglz · 07-22-2006, 08:57 AM

bravo.. HERO!!!

Bless his heart...

Reba · 07-22-2006, 09:50 AM

Truly heroic boy!

God bless him.

moonflower · 07-22-2006, 11:02 AM

yes what a hero

cheers

***Jolie77*** · 07-22-2006, 02:54 PM

A boy like this should be deserved for an award for his heroic action and it shows that a deaf child can be succeeded to do anything or for what comes up in the obstacle. Kudos to that heroic boy!

Seattle.guy · 07-22-2006, 03:22 PM

Wow! I am impressed that the deaf boy rescused his brother's friend in the water. He is a extremely courageous person!

07-21-2006, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 3	Deaf teenager is hailed a hero for saving youngster http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticl...icleID=1643648 A DEAF teenager who heroically risked his own life to save a young boy drowning in a flooded quarry could be put forward for a bravery award. Michael Morton plunged into the dangerous depth of the quarry between Knottingley and Darrington earlier this month after he spotted nine-year-old Bradley Richardson – a friend of his younger brother – struggling in the water. Now his school is looking for a chance to nominate him for an award to recognise his courage. Michael, 14, who was born deaf and wears hearing aids in both ears, was out walking his dog Benji when he saw Bradley waving and shouting for help while his group of friends looked on, horrified. Michael, a pupil at the deaf and hearing impaired unit at Castleford High School, said: "I saw Bradley in the water splashing around and noticed his face change and look worried. "I ran as fast as I could to help him and by the time I had got there he was at the bottom of the quarry. I didn't really think about what I was doing, I was just frightened he was going to die." Michael, a strong swimmer, leapt from the quarry edge into the water and pulled Bradley out by his hair before dragging him on to dry land. Michael, who lives with his mum on Throstle Row, Knottingley, said: "After I pulled him out he was choking so I hit him on the back a few times and he started breathing again." The quick-thinking teenager then ran to Bradley's home nearby and told his father what had happened. Dad Stephen Richardson said: "When Michael told me I was completely shocked to think Bradley could have died. It was so lucky Michael was there. It's horrible to think how close I came to losing my son." Roy Vaughan, headteacher at Castleford High, said: "It's fabulous what Michael has done. To just dive in and do something like that is tremendous. Children with disabilities can be stigmatised and to achieve something like this will be a massive boost for Michael's confidence and self-esteem. "We're aware that there's numerous local bravery awards and if there's a chance to nominate Michael for one of them we will certainly take it up." Michael's proud mum Maria Noble, 41, said: "When Michael got home, he didn't even tell me what had happened. But his younger brother Daniel said 'Michael has just saved a boy's life' and then he told me what he'd done. "At first I had mixed feelings because I was thinking that I could have lost my own son but now it's sunk in I'm just so proud of him." "He told me he was scared himself at the time, even though he's a good swimmer and I think he's a real hero for what he's done."

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TweetyBird ~ Fall ~ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,406	Wow i really glad that he saved boy life.. God bless him.. I really shocked.. __________________ CHECK MY ALBUM PICTURES!!!!

07-22-2006, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
MsGiglz Finally we are Mr & Mrs.. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WVa Posts: 4,254	bravo.. HERO!!! Bless his heart... __________________

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07-22-2006, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Maria My love and I Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 8,762	Aw, very impressed ! I am glad he saved that young boy. He deserved an award for his courage.

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Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 17,287	Truly heroic boy! God bless him.

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*Jolie77* Love all, trust a few. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA (The Bluegrass State) Posts: 5,537	A boy like this should be deserved for an award for his heroic action and it shows that a deaf child can be succeeded to do anything or for what comes up in the obstacle. Kudos to that heroic boy!

07-22-2006, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Seattle.guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,367	Wow! I am impressed that the deaf boy rescused his brother's friend in the water. He is a extremely courageous person!