Teen Saves Stranded Woman in Heat | Phoenix News

A 14-year-old teen in Gilbert, Royal Cothrun, turned a dangerous heatwave moment into a heroic rescue when he stopped to help a disoriented woman on his e-bike. Seeing she couldn’t access her phone due to a broken zipper, he got her into shade, called her family, and stayed with her until her son arrived — even helping her after she fell, prompting a 911 call. His quick actions prevented a potentially life-threatening situation, earning him a Citizen Hero Award and key to the city. Royal’s simple advice? If you see someone struggling, just check on them — kindness can save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5723d75dfdf7403b