When a substitute teacher had a fall and hit her head during her kindergartner class, every student stood shocked. That is, every child apart from one “tiny hero” who rushed to get help and in turn saved the woman’s life. The gratefulness and recognition the boy received as a result is incredibly touching.
While most of the class stood stupefied at the sight of their unconscious teacher, one of the 6-year-olds, Max Aguilar, took immediate action. The little boy ran to the nearest classroom and sounded the alarm. Paramedics were called, and Mrs. Darr had to be airlifted to Lakeland Regional Hospital.
The substitute teacher had suffered severe injuries. Her son told Fox 13 News that she had a fractured skull and brain bleed. The poor woman was put on life support, and it took her nearly two weeks to regain consciousness. However, if not for the quick thinking of little Max, she likely would not have survived her fall. “It’s a miracle, and if it wasn’t for Max she'd be dead, no doubt about it,” Derek said.
The child himself seemed a bit camera shy during his ABC interview and said, “They did call me a hero,” before adorably referring to himself as a “superhero!”
Joyce Darr could have lost her life while at work in front of a whole classroom full of children. However, thanks to the quick-witted actions of a 6-year-old, she survived. Despite his small size, Max is indeed a worthy example to be followed.