Police say Karen's quick thinking saved lives, including that of her father.
“I think she handled it very well, and she’s very mature for her age. She did something very incredible that day, and she saved a very important life,” O’Dowd said.A key detail in Karen’s ability to help was her being bilingual. She speaks both Spanish and English and helped her family communicate with first responders. It’s a quality she knows will help her when she becomes an officer one day.
“Some people speak Spanish. Some people speak English, and I know how to speak Spanish and English,” Karen said.Copyright 2023 WBZ via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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