A 14-year-old Arizona boy helped save an elderly woman with dementia who was wandering in 103F heat, as officials warn sudden confusion can be a sign of heatstroke

Royal Cothrun, a fourteen-year-old boy, demonstrated extraordinary courage during a perilous heatwave by rescuing an elderly woman wandering aimlessly.

With a swift instinct, he provided shade and facilitated her communication with her son, actions that were potentially lifesaving.

The Arizona fire department is set to commend him for his heroic efforts, highlighting the critical risks associated with severe summer heat.