r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Osech • 2d ago

8-Year-Old Arizona Student Heroically Saves Choking Classmate with Heimlich Maneuver

Thomas Conley, an 8-year-old third grader at Porter Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, is being hailed as a hero after saving his friend Isaiah from choking on a grape during lunch. Thomas noticed Isaiah in distress and immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the grape. His quick thinking and bravery were recognized by the Mesa Fire Department, who honored him with a certificate during a school assembly.

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u/Headless_Human 2d ago

Are they in a classroom or why are the tables so small and only have a bench on one side?

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u/Cautious-Comfort-919 1d ago

A lot of schools here use these benches because they transition from a picnic style setup you see to backed-bench seating for musical performances, award ceremonies, and such. Lunch is usually served in the “auditorium” where indoor sports and such ceremonies are held.

It allows using such a large room for all necessary purposes.