MEDIA AVAILABILITY: The three teens, Mr. Diego Fernandez-Delgado and his son, Cristian Fernandez will be available for media interviews (including Spanish) this early evening at the Cooper City Special Recognition Meeting.

Today, Tuesday, May 12 – Time: 5:30 p.m.

City of Cooper City

9090 S.W. 50th Place

Cooper City, Fl 33328

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What began as a simple act of kindness quickly became a life-saving moment, thanks to the quick thinking and compassion of three Cooper City High School students.

On Sunday, April 19, shortly after 2:33 p.m., 65-year-old Diego Fernandez-Delgado was driving his vehicle near the 5900 block of South Flamingo Road when one of the tires blew. Mr. Fernandez-Delgado pulled over to change the tire. His phone had run out of battery.

Meanwhile, three Cooper City High School students, 16-year-old Logan Royer, 16-year-old Cody Magrone and 17-year-old Brody Murray, were eating inside the McDonalds restaurant located at 5986 S. Flamingo Road. The three friends said they could see Mr. Fernandez-Delgado having trouble changing the tire, and they all decided to help him.

Without hesitation, the students approached Mr. Fernandez-Delgado. It was during that interaction that they recognized something was seriously wrong. The teenagers noticed Mr. Fernandez-Delgado did not look well. Suspecting a heat stroke or another heat-related issue, the students made the critical decision to call 911 immediately.

During the 911 call, the teenagers remained calm, they answered the 911 operator’s questions accurately and followed instructions to keep Mr. Fernandez Delgado safe and comfortable. The students spoke to the 911 operator on Mr. Fernandez-Delgado’s behalf who was too ill to speak on the phone. He was feeling weak, having difficulty breathing and chest pains.

The students stayed with Mr. Fernandez-Delgado and remained on the phone with the 911 operator until first responders arrived.

Broward Sheriff’s Office Cooper City District deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel quickly responded to the scene to provide help. Emergency personnel transported Mr. Fernandez Delgado to Memorial Hospital West for treatment. Medical staff later determined he had suffered a heart attack—an outcome where timing is everything. First responders indicated that the students’ quick action likely saved his life.

Mr. Fernandez Delgado is now at home, recovering well after undergoing several procedures.

His son, Cristian Fernandez, expressed deep gratitude for the students’ intervention. His father told him that after the tire blew and he began experiencing chest pains, knowing he did not have a working phone with him…in a moment of desperation, he prayed for help.

“God didn’t send angels with wings,” Cristian said. “He sent those boys.”

The City of Cooper City will formally recognize Murray, Magrone, and Royer on May 12 during a Special Recognition Meeting at 5:30p.m. presenting them with a proclamation.

While their decision to call 911 was pivotal, what sets this story apart is what led up to that moment. These students chose to extend a helping hand in kindness. Their awareness and compassion reflect a level of character well beyond their years.

Their actions serve as a powerful reminder: sometimes, the difference between life and death starts with simply choosing to step in and help.