Walsall Good Samaritan given award
A Black Country good Samaritan has been given an award after saving a pensioner's life.
Craig Wilson, 34, from Aldridge, Walsall saved the life of Jessie Crook, 70, from Pelsall, Walsall, after she slipped into freezing water while dog walking on Pelsall Common and was unable to move after twisting her leg.
Mr Wilson spotted Mrs Crook as he was driving home and stopped his car to help.
The pair were reunited in Walsall earlier this week at the Mayor's parlour as the mayor herself, Councillor Kath Phillips, presented Mr Wilson with a good citizen award.
She had wanted to meet the pair after reading about the story on Facebook.
Councillor Phillips said: “It’s been really lovely to have Craig and Jessie here in the parlour, and Craig has the distinction of being the first person I’ve given a Good Citizen award to during my Mayoral year.”
Mrs Crook, who is said to be recovering well, attended the parlour with her husband Michael while Mr Wilson came with his wife Alex, two-year-old daughter Sofia and one year old twins Penny and Hope.
