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Young lad, 8, saves his mum after she fell into a severe diabetic coma during the night

He rang his nan to call an ambulance

A HEROIC Cub Scout saved his mother’s life after she fell into a severe diabetic coma.

Micky Felstead, eight, was woken by Charlotte Mason, 29, as she made “howling noises” in her sleep at 4am.

A heroic cub scout saved his mum's life after she fell into a severe diabetic shock
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A heroic cub scout saved his mum's life after she fell into a severe diabetic shockCredit: Solent News & Photo Agency

He recognised she had suffered a potentially fatal hypoglycemic shock and rang his nan Sally Parrack, telling her to call an ambulance.

Calm Micky then woke up siblings Poppy, seven, Frankie, four, and Archie, two, and watched TV with them “so they wouldn’t get scared”.

Ms Mason, from Portsmouth, was rushed to hospital but has recovered. She said: “I might have died. He’s amazing.”

Micky with his proud nan
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Micky with his proud nanCredit: Solent News & Photo Agency

Micky was handed an award for his 'outstanding bravery' in front of his fellow Beavers in the 3rd Portchester Scout Group.

His group leader, Caryl Gregory, said: "Micky's presence of mind must be astonishing. At such a young age, his quick-thinking was fantastic."

Micky's grandmother, Ms Parrack, said: "Charlotte's partner was working at the time, so thank goodness Micky was so calm to ring me and let me know.

Charlotte Mason suffered a hypoglycemic shock while sleeping causing her to fall unconscious
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Charlotte Mason suffered a hypoglycemic shock while sleeping causing her to fall unconsciousCredit: Solent News & Photo Agency

"He's our little hero. By the time I got there he seemed like he had the situation perfectly under control. He was just amazing."

Heroic Micky said of the incident: "Mum was making howling noises and I thought that 'I've got to ring nan to call for the paramedics'.

"I got my brothers and sister together as I thought we should all be together so they wouldn't get scared.

"People have called me brave, but I just wanted to help my mum."

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