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Mobile resident honored for lifesaving effort
by Keith Lane
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department presented a Civilian Lifesaving Award to Mr. Leonard Osborne for his efforts in saving the life of his 10-month old neighbor.(Mobile Fire-Rescue)
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) —

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s Engine 19 and Rescue 19 responded to Sandpiper Townhomes (4950 Government Blvd) for reports of an infant choking and unresponsive.

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Ms. Ashley Jackson, mother of 4, recounts the ordeal as one of the most terrifying experiences she has ever had. As a mother, Ms. Jackson was no stranger when having to multitask. On this particular day, she was home cooking a meal and preparing to pick up her oldest child from a local skating rink. While the 10-month old and other siblings played in the living room nearby, Jackson attended to the meal she was preparing, cleaned dishes, and retrieved the car seat for the trip.

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