A LEVEL-HEADED seven-year old has received a certificate of recognition from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) after saving his granny’s life.

George Fry, who lives in Alton and goes to The Butts School, was in Frensham on October 25 visiting his granny Lesley Bond.

After breakfast they took Rocco the family terrier for a walk and set off to the village recreation ground, where Lesley sank to her knees and slipped shaking and choking into unconsciousness.

Despite being terrified and brimming with tears, young George had the presence of mind to sprint to the tennis club some 250 yards away to get help with the words: “Please help I think granny is dying.”

Tennis coach Matt Marlow and one of the watching parents Morgan Rees, both first aiders, raced over to Lesley who was lying face down on the grass, put her in the recovery position and called 999.

An ambulance crew arrived soon after and rushed Lesley to A&E at Frimley Park Hospital where she later recovered.

George’s efforts were recognised on November 27 when members of SECAmb arrived at his school to present him with an outstanding service award, before talking to the pupils about giving CPR and what to do if they found themselves in a situation like George.

Paramedic Tracey Ratcliffe later said of the occasion: “We were delighted to visit George at his school to present his certificate and speak to everyone about how the ambulance service works as well as teach them some useful first aid.

“George did a great job in helping his granny. He was really brave and kept a cool head. He should be very proud, as should his parents. He is a great example of how to act quickly to raise the alarm when you need help.”