\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Dad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old \u201cSomeone call 911!\u201d scene in TV and movies makes stressful emergencies seem a lot easier to manage than they actually are. If you\u2019ve ever been the one to make that call, you know that adrenaline comes on strong. It can give you energy and strength, but it can also make you shaky, and it can make it hard to keep a clear head while you talk to the dispatcher. You might have trouble staying calm, clearly describing the situation and your location, and following potentially life-saving instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what makes this next story all the more incredible. A 911 call can be a scary thing, and an emergency call from a dad having chest pains and trouble breathing is no exception. But thankfully, an exchange between that dad\u2019s 5-year-old daughter and 911 dispatcher Jason Bonham turned out to be more humor than horror. If you missed hearing the recording that has repeatedly gone viral since 2010, you have to hear it now. It\u2019s perfectly timeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When an Indiana dad used his cell phone to called 911 and couldn\u2019t talk, his daughter Savannah picked up the phone. Remaining remarkably calm, cool, and collected, the articulate 5-year-old expertly answered Bonham\u2019s questions\u2014and added her own hilarious commentary as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Bonham\u2019s request, she made sure the front door was unlocked so the emergency crew could get in. She told him about their dog, Lou Lou, who was \u201csmall\u201d and \u201cbarks a lot,\u201d but was \u201cfriendly.\u201d She consoled her dad\u2014who may have been in the middle of a heart attack\u2014with \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Dad,\u201d and \u201cStay calm, Dad.\u201d (Cue tears here, wow.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also kept the dispatcher up to speed on what was happening, repeatedly saying, \u201cSo far, so good.\u201d She asked her dad Bonham\u2019s questions, like had this ever happened before? Was he having chest pain? Was he able to breathe? She acted as mouthpiece and translator, effortlessly multitasking during the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance was when Savannah told Bonham that she and her dad were in their \u201cjammies\u201d so she\u2019d have to change. \u201cI don\u2019t know what I\u2019m gonna wear, but\u2026he really needs oxygen, real fast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five. Years. Old. This kid is seriously something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recordings and news clips of the call have racked up millions and millions of views. People just can\u2019t believe Savannah\u2019s remarkable poise and adorable wit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat moment you know you won as a parent,\u201d a YouTube commenter said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis little girl is extremely bright, & has NOT been raised with a lot of mombo-jumbo baby-talk ; the parents have done a great job of raising a very articulate child\u201d another added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis brought tears to my eyes the way she looked after her daddy,\u201d someone wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI defy anyone not to shed a tear when she says \u2018don\u2019t worry Dad!\u2019 That is pure perfection,\u201d added another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonham said he was surprised by how Savannah handled the call. \u201cMost people when you talk to them, they\u2019re hysterical,\u201d he told Eyewitness News. \u201cEvery time I\u2019ve listened to it it\u2019s amazing. She\u2019s just a little person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thankfully, despite the scare, everything turned out fine for Savannah\u2019s dad. When the story went viral, her mom posted on Facebook, \u201cWe are so grateful & blessed that Savannah\u2019s 911 call is still being circulated. It makes the whole entire night worth while. The more awareness it brings & the more adults that teach children what to do the better!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story originally occurred about 15 years ago, which makes Savannah around 20-years-old today. According to posts on her mother\u2019s Facebook profile, Savannah looks happy and thriving in her normal, everyday life, despite the story picking up new viewers every single year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well done teaching that kiddo, mom and dad. She was truly amazing. And kudos to Jason Bonham for the masterclass in talking a child through a life-threatening emergency. Thanks to these two heroes, everything turned out A-OK for this Indiana family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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