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Wayne Girl Thanks Dispatcher Who Helped During 911 Call
7-year-old Anabella Casillas called 911 after her neighbor fell outside her home and was unable to move.
WAYNE, NJ — A township girl got to thank an emergency dispatcher who helped her save her neighbor's life.
This summer, 7-year-old Anabella Casillas called 911 after her neighbor fell outside her home and was unable to move. Emergency dispatcher Pat McGovern walked Casillas through the situation and helped her remain calm until help arrived.
Casillas, a second-grader at Pines Lake Elementary School, thanks McGovern for his assistance and brought him a treat around Christmas.
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Photo: 7-year-old Anabella Casillas brings a sweet treat to emergency dispatcher Pat McGovern. McGovern helped her thr0ugh a difficult 911 call over the summer./Photo courtesy of Casillas family
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