Stories of Heroism Emerge from Aussie Floods
by Aimee Herd : Jan 14, 2011 : Bryony Jones – CNN.com
“I can only imagine what was going on inside to give up his life to save his brother, even though he was petrified of water. He is our little hero.”
A CNN.com report notes the courageous actions by some of those trapped by the horrific flooding in Australia this week.
In one instance, Queensland teenager Jordan Rice sacrificed his own life to save his brother’s when the family became trapped in their car as a sudden flash flood overtook it. (Photo: CNN.com)
Jordan, his mother and his younger brother, Blake, struggled to survive on the roof of the car, as they waited for rescuers to help them to safety. When help arrived planning to take Jordan first, he demanded that they save his little brother and mother before him.
Blake was rescued, but it was too late to help either Jordan or his mom. The boy’s father, John Tyson, who had not been with them at the time, told a local newspaper, “Jordan can’t swim and is terrified of water. But when the man went to rescue him, he said ‘save my brother first.’
“I can only imagine what was going on inside to give up his life to save his brother, even though he was petrified of water. He is our little hero,” said Tyson.
