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River heroes honoured

TWO young heroes were honoured on Monday for their part in saving a girl from a fast-flowing Pontypool river.

Scott Crowley and Daniel Clutterbuck staged the dramatic rescue in July when their friend Emma Williams, 11, fell in Afon Lwyd.

Thanks to the boys Emma was pulled to safety and though terrified by her ordeal she was unhurt.

Mayor of Torfaen Councillor Yvonne Warren treated the boys to a civic reception in their honour.

"I am so proud of him, it really is wonderful," said Daniel's mother Joanne Courtney, who lives in Pontnewynydd.

"He is a very modest boy, so I think he is a bit overwhelmed by it all."

Daniel's grandparents, Brian and Helen Courtney, also came along to the Civic Centre and watched their boy with pride.

The 12-year-old Trevethin Community School pupil said he didn't have time to think as last July's drama unfolded.

He said: "I heard a splash and saw that Emma had fallen in - it all happened really quickly.

"I just reached down to help and Scott saw what happened and ran down to help."

West Mon pupil Scott, 14, of Torfaen Terrace said: "She was pretty scared and had to push against the current to get where we could pull her out."

The two boys hauled their friend to safety and took her home.

Emma's mother Carol also from Pontnewynydd said the boy's award was well deserved.

She said: "I couldn't thank the boys enough for doing what they did and I am very pleased that they have got this recognition.

"I was shocked when I saw where she fell, it could have been so much worse - I'm just grateful they were there."

Councillor Warren said : "These two boys are a credit to their families and to the Torfaen community.

"I feel proud to honour them for their actions. This reception was a chance to honour them for their bravery."