“Fourth-Grader’s Heroic Act: Miracle Moore Assists in Delivering Her Baby Sister”
Miracle Moore, a fourth-grade student from Jennings, Missouri, found herself in an unexpected and heroic role when her mother went into labor three weeks early. Moore dialed 911, and with the guidance of dispatcher Scott Stranghoener, she assisted her mother in the delivery of her baby sister, Jayla.
Remaining remarkably calm, Moore followed Stranghoener’s instructions, helping her mother lie down and providing comfort with towels. She informed both her mother and the dispatcher about the imminent birth. Following Stranghoener’s guidance, Moore successfully delivered Jayla, even carefully washing her sister’s face before wrapping her up.
First responders from Christian Hospital Emergency Medical Services and North County Fire & Rescue arrived shortly afterward and transported Moore, her mother, and Jayla to the hospital. Moore’s quick thinking and courage were widely praised.
North County Fire & Rescue recognized her bravery with a certificate and gifts, including a customized jersey, an educational tablet, a notepad, and a pink stork pin symbolizing the baby’s delivery. Additionally, Moore received a bravery certificate from Christian Hospital Emergency Medical Services.
Viola Fair, Moore’s mother, expressed amazement at her daughter’s assistance during the delivery. Despite being unable to pick up Jayla, Fair found comfort in seeing Moore wipe the baby’s face, emphasizing her daughter’s extraordinary helpfulness. The celebratory photos shared by North County Fire & Rescue garnered supportive comments from netizens.
