88-year-old great-grandmother rescues toddler from certain doom
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In a remarkable tale of courage and quick thinking, an 88-year-old great-grandmother was hailed a hero after she saved her two-year-old great-grandson from what could have been a tragic accident.
The incident, which unfolded unexpectedly, highlights the potential dangers lurking within residential properties and the importance of ensuring structural integrity for the safety of occupants.
On March 19, Nicky Panagiotidis was spending a quiet day at home in Ascot Vale, Melbourne, looking after her great-grandson Harvey, when the unthinkable happened.
Without warning, the roof of her house gave way, sending piles of plaster and insulation crashing down upon them.
In a split-second decision that would define heroism, Ms Panagiotidis rolled off the couch and used her own body to shield the young boy, taking the brunt of the impact upon herself.
The great-grandmother's heroics, however, came at a cost.
She sustained severe bruising and found herself trapped under the heavy weight of the collapsed ceiling.
Despite her injuries, she managed to call her daughter, Julie Polimos, and alert her to the dire situation.
‘I heard Harvey crying in the background, and I said, "Mum are you okay?"’ Ms Polimos narrated.
‘She said, "The ceiling is on top of me, and I can't move."’
Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, where they found both Harvey and Ms Panagiotidis stuck under the rubble.
Displaying remarkable resilience, the 88-year-old was able to walk to the ambulance with assistance, before being taken to the hospital for treatment.
Thankfully, she was released from the hospital the day after.
The family was left in awe of Ms Panagiotidis' bravery. Her daughter praised her mother's actions, calling her a 'strong woman’.
Nicole Brown, Harvey's mother, expressed immense relief and gratitude.
‘It was the unluckiest situation with the luckiest outcome,’ she said.
‘That motherly instinct that she has, went through her to be a hero.'
The cause of the collapse appeared to have been a water leak, which had weakened the house’s ceiling structure. Cracks had been noticed in the roof a week before the incident, hinting at the looming danger.
As homeowners grapple with unexpected structural failures, it's a stark reminder to remain vigilant for potential hazards both inside and outside the house.
This sentiment resonated with the recent story of a pensioner who found himself in a precarious situation after an incident in his garden.
These events shed light on the critical need for regular property maintenance and proactive safety measures to safeguard individuals, especially vulnerable seniors, from unforeseen dangers lurking in their surroundings.
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The incident, which unfolded unexpectedly, highlights the potential dangers lurking within residential properties and the importance of ensuring structural integrity for the safety of occupants.
On March 19, Nicky Panagiotidis was spending a quiet day at home in Ascot Vale, Melbourne, looking after her great-grandson Harvey, when the unthinkable happened.
Without warning, the roof of her house gave way, sending piles of plaster and insulation crashing down upon them.
In a split-second decision that would define heroism, Ms Panagiotidis rolled off the couch and used her own body to shield the young boy, taking the brunt of the impact upon herself.
88-year-old Nicky Panagiotidis was hospitalised after saving her two-year-old great-grandson when their ceiling collapsed. Credits: YouTube / 7NEWS Australia
The great-grandmother's heroics, however, came at a cost.
She sustained severe bruising and found herself trapped under the heavy weight of the collapsed ceiling.
Despite her injuries, she managed to call her daughter, Julie Polimos, and alert her to the dire situation.
‘I heard Harvey crying in the background, and I said, "Mum are you okay?"’ Ms Polimos narrated.
‘She said, "The ceiling is on top of me, and I can't move."’
Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, where they found both Harvey and Ms Panagiotidis stuck under the rubble.
Displaying remarkable resilience, the 88-year-old was able to walk to the ambulance with assistance, before being taken to the hospital for treatment.
Thankfully, she was released from the hospital the day after.
The family was left in awe of Ms Panagiotidis' bravery. Her daughter praised her mother's actions, calling her a 'strong woman’.
Nicole Brown, Harvey's mother, expressed immense relief and gratitude.
‘It was the unluckiest situation with the luckiest outcome,’ she said.
‘That motherly instinct that she has, went through her to be a hero.'
The cause of the collapse appeared to have been a water leak, which had weakened the house’s ceiling structure. Cracks had been noticed in the roof a week before the incident, hinting at the looming danger.
As homeowners grapple with unexpected structural failures, it's a stark reminder to remain vigilant for potential hazards both inside and outside the house.
This sentiment resonated with the recent story of a pensioner who found himself in a precarious situation after an incident in his garden.
These events shed light on the critical need for regular property maintenance and proactive safety measures to safeguard individuals, especially vulnerable seniors, from unforeseen dangers lurking in their surroundings.
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