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A 13-year-old boy displayed "astonishing bravery" to save his father's life during a near-fatal farming accident in Cork on Tuesday. 

Image source: Kanturk Fire and Rescue A 13-year-old boy has been hailed as a hero by local emergency services in Co. Cork, after playing a key role in saving his father’s life in an incident involving an agitator. The incident occurred recently in Kanturk, Co. Cork. Paying tribute to young farmer Brian Philpott, Kanturk Fire and Rescue gave a recount of what happened – and how the boy’s quick actions made all the difference. “Astonishing bravery of [a] 13-year-old boy who was at hand t...

‘I’d be dead’: Cork boy’s quick thinking saves father’s life in farm accident Firefighters hail local hero, saying on Facebook that they were astonished by his bravery and quick thinking Young farmer Brian Philpott, Kanturk, Co Cork, was praised for his courage and quick-witted response after his father became trapped in a potentially disastrous farm accident.  Thu, 29 Apr, 2021 - 19:32 Nicole Glennon A Cork schoolboy has been hailed a hero after his quick actions saved his fathers ...