An incident in which a child was in danger of drowning in California in July 2022 was transformed into a near-miracle when a younger child, aged seven, rescued a younger child, aged three, whom he had observed floating still under the waves. The elder lad, Massiah Browne, observed that the younger youngster seemed to have an odd quality about him. Later on, while he was speaking to reporters, he recalled the event and said, “I saw a youngster in the bottom of the pool.”

Browne, who had been swimming ever since he was a child himself, drove down through the water to the other lad, who was standing about six feet away. The very heroic deed was described by the second-grader in these simple words: “I went to go check on him.”

The little kid then told Savannah Marlborough, a nine-year-old relative who was in their apartment complex pool with Browne, about what he had seen. Savannah was with Browne at the time. While Marlborough was reflecting on the event, he said to the reporters, “He came back up to inform me.” In a flash of insight, Marlborough suggested to Browne that they assist the youngster. She responded with, “I instructed him to go get him.” “Then he reached out and grasped his arm. After that, he accompanied him when he returned.” When Marlborough thought back on the incident, he said, “I never saw anybody beneath the water like that.”

Browne told GMA that after that, “Savannah took him to his mom, and then they began CPR on the kid, and then they contacted the doctor.” Browne added that after that happened, “Savannah carried him to his mom.” Adults were instantly aware of the issue as soon as the two younger children dragged the toddler out of the water, and they took over and revived the youngster themselves. One of the adults who was there related the story to the reporters and stated the following: “He was not going to approach. He was just lying there face down and floating on top of the water in the pool.”

After receiving calls to 911 from residents of the Westlake apartment complex in Sacramento, the local fire department was reportedly deployed to the location. First responders took over life-saving procedures and evacuated the kid, who was breathing regularly when they departed. When they arrived, the boy was conscious and alert. The claim was substantiated by a spokeswoman for the Sacramento Fire Department. The department also said that the youngster in issue was sent to a nearby hospital after being removed from the scene. The child, who was three years old, was listed as being in serious condition after receiving “advanced life support efforts” from firemen in Sacramento.

Averting a catastrophe on that day was made possible thanks to the bravery of both adults and children who were trained in CPR and who acted quickly when they saw someone in need. On the other hand, it would seem that young Browne does not consider his behavior to be particularly out of the usual. Brown, who told reporters that he does not consider himself a hero but that “my mom does,” seemed to be under the impression that he was just assisting.

Their parents are absolutely beaming with joy, despite the fact that both youngsters have maintained a remarkable modesty over their heroic efforts on the pool deck. Marcus Browne, Browne’s father and a former Olympic boxer, reacted with a combination of amazement and pride when he heard the news. He told the media that he “couldn’t believe” what had occurred, despite the fact that his kid had excellent swimming abilities and an ability in the water. He continued by remarking, “He’s a nice child,” after thinking about young Browne’s manner as a whole and pondering on it.

The internet seems to share my amazement at the courageous actions of such a little youngster. On the KTVB story, one user said the following: “What a brave soul! His name tells it all.” Not to mention the appropriateness of the name “Another reviewer commented, “Bless him. Messiah” is for the young hero, and it is for them. His name is appropriate for him.”

When the kid’s parents talked to the media, the youngster seemed less concerned with the possibility of miracles and more focused on the precautions that should be taken around the pool. When questioned about the day, Marlborough gave other young people who were going to the pool some sound advice, telling them to “make sure that every child is comfortable and make sure that every kid is supervised.”