Monday, January 21st, 2008...8:47 am
11 Year Old Resuscitates Father, Runs 3km For Help
After surviving a car crash an 11 year old boy named Lachlan performed CPR on his critically injured father, then ran 3km (nearly 2 miles) barefoot through total darkness to get help.
Lachlan “Lochie” Nally, 11, and his father Matthew, 36, of Koolunga, were in a crash on the Red Hill to Koolunga Rd in South Australia just after 12am today.
Mr Nally was critically injured.
Lochie suffered minor injuries, including seat belt burns to his neck, two lumps on his head and a graze to his lower back but ran 3km without shoes to the Koolunga Hotel to get help.
Police Chief Inspector Graham Goodwin praised the boy, saying he could be nominated for a bravery award.
“As you can imagine he’s been in a very serious collision so that’s distressing in itself.
“He’s performed CPR on his father and he got the courage to walk 3km down the track to raise the alarm. That to me is one of the most heroic acts I’ve seen.” (Source)
That’s one brave and resourceful kid.
52 Comments
January 21st, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Makes me wonder if I will ever have a child like that…as well as if I could have ever been that brave.
thanks for sharing this.
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:50 am
Kid with a big Heart indeed. This helps me to remember my childhood bravery..in darkness.
January 24th, 2008 at 5:41 am
He’s father must be really proud, and grateful.
January 24th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
As in addition to being heroic, his parents have surely taught him well. As a child, he certainly has the right to be under parents’ protection, but he knows what needs to be done on critical moments.. That really is something
Colin Joss
East Lothian, Haddington
United Kingdom
January 27th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Does anyone know where to look for the video? I try to look around, but couldn’t find anything.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:53 am
He should be nominated, actually. Not could. Personally, I don’t know if I’ll ever have the courage to do what the boy did. Not only did he have the sense to give his father cpr, he bravely ran 3 kilometers barefoot for help. It’s an all or nothing situation. Instead of breaking down and waiting for somebody else to help, he stepped up and did something about it on his own. Amazing…
February 18th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
That’s amazing, what an awesome kid!
February 19th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
This goes to show to never underestimate the goodness of the human spirit. Way to go kid!!!!
February 20th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Such is a kid who is not only brave but can make a quick and life-saving decission. That kid acted better than a profesional bodyguard could have.
Cheers!
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 am
We are simply amazed. Food for thought on how we are raising our kids. He is very intelligent and should actually be given an award. Hope our children can do something like this.
March 7th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
What an amazing story. You don’t hear stuff like that everyday! Great blog - you just found yourself a new reader.
March 12th, 2008 at 4:32 am
Congratulations buddy! This theme rocks. We use it in my wife’s blog too and love
it.
March 13th, 2008 at 6:38 am
A good kid. Great news!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Wow, what a story. Adrenaline really is pretty amazing. Impressive that the kid could do CPR…I don’t even know how to do that.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:59 am
What a wonderful boy! I wish that my son was as brave and resolute as Lachlan Nelly.
March 25th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I love good stories and positive news! I’m glad that I found this site!
April 1st, 2008 at 2:56 am
Superboy. yes this is the word which suits correctly to that brave boy.Really,it’s an applausive act .The boy gave his father CPR ,is great.Also the boy has good presence of mind to take decisions .This bravo act really make the boy to nominated for bravery awards.This act should be certainly spread among the people.
April 5th, 2008 at 4:56 am
We, the elders, need to learn a lot from it.
April 7th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I’m here again, you don’t write any new posts?
April 8th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
amazing story - what a good kid! however, no new update on this blog since january?
April 13th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
A story like that actually brings tears to my eyes….
But what is even equally amazing is that something can take place in a remote area to ordinary people - then spread like wildfire over the globe within hours
April 20th, 2008 at 7:07 am
That’s a bravery job.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:15 am
Hello everyone, i am Lachy’ mum and i am thanking everyone for there kind words. Lachy has not yet recieved an award, hopefully he will get one soon.
His dad is doing quite well now .
thanks again
Kim March
April 24th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Good son. I think when he grows he will be athletic or medical rescuer.
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:25 am
Hey Lachy you are a true hero to the full meaning of the word HERO but we all knew that from the day you were born buddy. And remember next time we come over its coffee white 1 sugar we will bring the cake XXX love to all from us all
May 11th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Wow what a touching story (and a good son). Thanks for sharing
May 12th, 2008 at 8:00 am
This is a great post. It is a very nice blog too. I add it to my favorites. Thank you
May 14th, 2008 at 5:58 am
I appreciate the courage of Lachlan, who is at the same age of my son. The award is most appropriate.
May 29th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Before x-mas: “Hey dad, remember when I saved your life?, I was thinking I want a nintendo wii… or next time I might just hitchhike home, and save myself.”
June 10th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Hey there again,
It gives me much pride to let everyone know, that Lachy has been invited to Government House for Kids Courage Award this month. He has already recieved a crystal plaque from Tiwon reconising his efforts.
Thanks again I will try to keep you updated.
Regards
Kim, Matt, Lachy and Alex
June 12th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I wonder when he learned CPR? Never too early to teach a kid, I guess.
June 13th, 2008 at 6:40 am
He learned CPR in a small QLD school about 3-4 years ago, I couldnt believe he still remembered.
June 17th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Stories like this make me nearly teary-eyed with sentiment; I wish there was more attention given to stuff like this in the media instead of the normal stories of blood, war, hate and fear - it would make the world a more bearable place.
Just my two cents,
Breki T.
http://breki.se
June 20th, 2008 at 11:34 am
This is a awesome story and thanks for sharing this. This brought me to tears.
June 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Incredible story, thanks for posting it.
June 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
sad story, thanks for sharing this.
June 28th, 2008 at 2:41 am
i think i like this story…it’s sad but beautiful
July 8th, 2008 at 3:16 am
When someting dramatical like this happens, you get ‘extra porers’ from somewhere and you can do incredible thing’s, like lift a car or run long distances.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:43 am
The boy’s behavior speaks well of the farther’s educating abilities
July 12th, 2008 at 12:59 am
I hope my son does something like that for me. Well I don’t have a son, but if I did I would be proud. Just goes to show you that at times children do the most courageous things.
July 12th, 2008 at 10:55 am
A brave boy and loving son. He indeed love his father so much.
August 4th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I have been blessed with wonderful kids and I have been teaching them to think on their feet since they could talk. That kids is exactly what a father wants his father to become, a uhman being that can take care of himself and make decisions during an emergency that can save lives. Bravo to both father and son.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
The kid should receive some kind of bravery award. Surely it inspires other kids to love their parents more and do more for them.
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:09 am
I think when he grows he will be athletic or medical rescuer.
August 30th, 2008 at 7:42 am
wow! i love stories like these. very inspiring but also make you think how you would’ve handled such a situation at that age.
I probably would have wee’d myself
September 6th, 2008 at 9:00 am
great article! ilove your blog =) That kid is an angel..
September 8th, 2008 at 1:58 am
thanks a lot for sharing this!
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:36 am
….wow i’m very impressed…..good job done by the brave boy..and i think his father could be very proud about his son!
September 16th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
this boy is such a hero! God bless you son! You and your dad recover in no time!
September 19th, 2008 at 5:10 am
brave kid……his father shud be proud of his child…..
thanks for sharing…..
October 30th, 2008 at 11:12 am
This boy definitely loves his father! I wish I can hug him for being so brave!!!
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