Meet Your Neighbors: The Heroes of Caldwell Station.
How a group of neighbors came together to save a life.
We know we like to brag about how amazing the residents of Cornelius are, we may even be biased, but on Saturday, July 17, an exceptional group of individuals proved us right.
Terry Maher, President of the Caldwell Station HOA, was first to notify us here at the Town about a potentially tragic incident turned heartwarming tale.
On the afternoon of July 17, a day we're sure was scorching, the neighborhood pool at Caldwell Station was bustling with people looking to beat the heat. A young boy named Raymond, three years old, slipped under the water and began to struggle.
It was at that point that another child, Ivan, noticed his distress and notified the off-duty Pool Manager. The Pool Manager, Nick Noble, maneuvered to removed Raymond from the pool.
From there, a Charlotte/Cornelius firefighter, Mark Boesmiller, began performing CPR and emergency medical services were contacted. Raymond was breathing but dazed, and two nurses, Jen LaMothe and Michelle Hanse, cared for and evaluated his condition until EMS arrived.
Raymond was transported to Levine Children's Hospital and admitted overnight for observation.
Thanks to the quick thinking and compassion of these great neighbors, Raymond's life was saved and he has since made a fast recovery.
