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Quick-Thinking Arizona Teen Steps In to Help Elderly Neighbor Lost in Extreme Heat

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While riding his bike in Gilbert, Arizona, 14-year-old Royal Cothrun noticed 75-year-old Theresa Morgan, who has dementia, wandering alone in 103°F weather. Recognizing she was disoriented and in danger, the teenager stayed with her and ensured she was safely reunited with her family.
While riding his bike in Gilbert, Arizona, 14-year-old Royal Cothrun noticed 75-year-old Theresa Morgan, who has dementia, wandering alone in 103°F weather. Recognizing she was disoriented and in danger, the teenager stayed with her and ensured she was safely reunited with her family.