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Boy Scout Commended for Heroic Rescue

The nine-year-old saved his cousin from choking, using a method he learned in Scouting.

Zachary Gotterbarn, a member of Boy Scout Troop 72,  at age nine recently showed maturity and courage beyond his years. 

While riding in a car with his mom, Zachary sprang into action to help his young cousin who was choking on a cookie. Without hesitation, Zachary quickly used the “finger sweep,” a technique he learned as a Boy Scout, and dislodged the cookie blocking his cousin’s airway. As a result, Zachary saved his cousin’s life. 

During last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Reginald Spinello and the City Council commended Zachary for his heroic act. Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Chief Tom Kenary presented Zachary with an honorary EMS member pin and tee-shirt. 

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