At 14, Oregon teenager Elijah Buckwald climbed onto an overturned pickup to help free an elderly couple trapped inside; two years later, at 16, he received Scouting America’s Honor Medal for lifesaving heroism
- At 16, Elijah Buckwald received Scouting America’s Honor Medal for lifesaving heroism after helping rescue an elderly couple.
- Some moments leave little time for hesitation.
- For Elijah Buckwald, a routine drive through Oregon’s Santiam Pass became one of those moments when, at just 14, he found himself standing on an overturned pickup truck, helping strangers trapped inside after a serious crash.
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- At 16, Elijah Buckwald received Scouting America’s Honor Medal for lifesaving heroism after helping rescue an elderly couple.
- Some moments leave little time for hesitation.
- For Elijah Buckwald, a routine drive through Oregon’s Santiam Pass became one of those moments when, at just 14, he found himself standing on an overturned pickup truck, helping strangers trapped inside after a serious crash.
Sources: Times of India