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CCFD awards student 'Certificate of Merit' for his heroic action

You are a hero, Hunter!

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department honored young hero Hunter Shaw with a 'Certificate of Merit' on Thursday.

Hunter was awarded the certificate for his courageous act when he noticed a classmate choking during lunch and took action, performing the Heimlich maneuver.

The fire department says his quick action saved his classmate's life.

3NEWS wishes a big congratulations to Hunter for his bravery and heroism!

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