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Refugee, 10, saves a life

“The rescue was a remarkable feat for such a young girl who took the initiative to learn to swim.” A 10-year-old Ukrainian girl who arrived in Australia as a refugee, unable to speak English or swim, has been awarded a gold medallion bravery award for saving her friend from drowning.

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