An 8 year old boy named Colton Koonooka-Kowchee heroically helped save his family from a house fire in White Mountain, a small village located in Western Alaska.
The fire broke out in the early morning of February 20th when his great grandmother, Roseann Titus, noticed flames coming from a bathroom in their multigenerational home.
As the fire spread into the hallway, blocking the main exit, Colton took decisive action. He jumped out of a window, dropping 10 feet into a snowdrift, and ran through deep snow to get help.
His quick thinking alerted a volunteer firefighter, Shane Bergamaschi, who assisted in the rescue efforts.
Colton’s actions ensured the safety of his family, including his great grandmother and mother, Venessa Marie Koonooka, preventing a potentially tragic outcome.
The family lost their home, but community support, including donations via Bering Air and a GoFundMe, has been rallying to help them recover.
Colton’s bravery has been widely praised, with many noting that his initiative likely saved lives and protected nearby homes from catching fire as well.
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