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Scarsdale Teen Honored For Rescuing Child From Monster Wave Pool
Although the 13-year-old downplayed his heroism, the Scarsdale community made a point this week to honor him for his remarkable bravery.
SCARSDALE, NY — A Scarsdale teenager is being honored by his hometown for his heroic actions during a summer getaway.
Luca Soares, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Scarsdale Middle School, was with the Scarsdale Teen Travel Camp at SplashDown Beach Water Park in Fishkill on July 12, when circumstances called on him to take decisive action at a moment's notice.
Soares noticed a young child pulled underwater by a wave in the water park’s Monster Wave Pool. Acting without hesitation, he rescued the child, carried him to safety and found the child's mother.
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Although Soares downplayed his heroism, the Scarsdale community made a point this week to honor him for his remarkable bravery.
On Tuesday, Soares was honored at the Board of Trustees Village meeting, where Mayor Arest presented him with a proclamation declaring August 13, 2024, as "Luca Soares Day" in the Village of Scarsdale.
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The mayor said for the record that the teenager's quick thinking and willingness to help a stranger in need highlight the values of compassion and responsibility, making him a shining example of true heroism in our community.
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