Greenfield Girl Scout honored after saving drowning toddler

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Greenfield Girl Scout was honored with the New York State Liberty Medal after being credited with saving a toddler from drowning. Amelia Juracka, 12, was honored at the Queensbury offices of the Girl Scouts of Northeastern, New York.

The office of Senator Jim Tedisco says Juracka was at a family gathering when her 2-year-old cousin wandered into the deep end of a swimming pool. Juracka acted swiftly as she jumped into the pool and pulled home out of the water to safety.

Oliver was frightened but unharmed, and everyone at the party was grateful for Juracka's quick response. She was also honored with the Girl Scout Medal of Honor, only one of 27 Girl Scouts to receive the honor nationwide.

“When Amelia Juracka’s two-year-old cousin wandered into the deep end of a pool, she didn’t hesitate to use the safety training she received as a Girl Scout to immediately respond and prevent a tragedy from happening.  I am proud to present the Senate’s highest honor, the Liberty Medal to Amelia for truly exemplifying the spirit of heroism and compassion and the best of New York,” said Senator Jim Tedisco.