A Wisconsin Dells lifeguard is receiving national honors after she was credited with saving the life of a 9-year-old swimmer.
The American Red Cross detailed that Jayden Taylor was serving as a lifeguard at the Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort on Aug. 27, 2020 when she saw 9-year-old Madelyn Lorentz go under the water.
Taylor had taken an American Red Cross training on what to do in this situation and immediately jumped into action. She jumped into the water, rescued the tired swimmer and returned the child to her parents just a few moments after the incident started.
“I didn’t see myself in the moment, the only vision I had was to help the child,” said Taylor. ”Thanks to the training I received as a lifeguard, my quick actions and adrenaline kicked in. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time. It shows your skills and trainings are always with you and you never know when you might need them.”