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She heard her dad stop breathing: At just 10 years old, she knew what to do
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Felicity Moffett found her dad in distress and responded appropriately.
A 10-year-old girl in Abilene took swift action during a medical emergency involving her father. Felicity Moffett found her dad in distress and responded appropriately. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that Felicity's father experienced a severe medical issue.
The young girl's actions were reportedly taken after she heard her dad stop breathing. For more information on this story, readers can refer to the full report from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene, Texas.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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