Brave schoolboy Šimon Malý honoured for saving his grandfather’s life

10/29/2025
A fourth-grade elementary school student, Šimon Malý, also received an award from the president
A fourth-grade elementary school student, Šimon Malý, also received an award from the president|Photo: Zuzana Jarolímková, iROZHLAS.cz

A photo that made front pages: Šimon Malý, aged nine, received the Medal for Bravery from President Petr Pavel. He demonstrated remarkable courage when he towed his  grandfather to the shore after he lost consciousness while swimming.

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