Academy Park High School Sophomore Who Plunged Into Icy Pond To Save 3 Children Honored
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COLLINGDALE, Pa. (CBS) -- A teenager who helped police save three children who plunged into an icy pond in Collingdale was honored on Monday night.
Borough Council recognized Academy Park High School sophomore Anthony Alexander.
The 16-year-old received a plaque as well as other tokens of appreciation.
Anthony says he saw the children just moments after they fell into the pond.
"It was good. A lot of 'I'm a hero,' and motivating me and just letting me know I did a good thing," he said, "and that this is going to just take me further in life, all these opportunities and everything."
The children and everyone involved in the rescue were not injured.
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