Jacqueline Heta rescued a group of children from the strong Waikato River current at the Mercer boat ramp on Thursday. Photo: NZ HeraldA quick-thinking teenager saved three young children from drowning in the Waikato River earlier this week. "When they got to shore, the little girl that was under water the longest was actually crying but the others were fine." "So super super proud of my daughter Jacqueline Heta Mackey who saved two little children this afternoon by our awa from drowning," her post read. "Well done Jacqueline Heta!

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2017 19:30 UTC