Pearl unlocked her mother's phone, dialled 999, and told the call handler that her mother was lying on the sofa, not awake, with eyes opening and closing. She calmly described how her mother had been foaming at the mouth and shaking, and clearly gave their address when asked. Pearl followed instructions to check if her mother was breathing and confirmed that her chest was rising and falling.
Paramedic Charlotte Aisbitt arrived in a fast response car in less than five minutes. According to BBC News - England, Charlotte Aisbitt described the girls as incredible, saying they saved their mum's life, and noted that when she arrived, it must have been frightening for Pearl and Amelia, but they remained calm and really helped her. The girls were honoured by the London Ambulance Service and presented with commendation certificates.
Because I knew the number and I just memorised it because I really love my mum, so I made sure I knew how to call it.
The sisters were given a tour of an ambulance and shown some of the life-saving equipment on board. Carole has since made a good recovery. According to BBC News - England, Carole described knowing Pearl was smart but not how a child would cope in an emergency.
The specific medical condition that caused Carole's seizure and bleed on the brain remains unclear, as does how long she was hospitalized after the incident. What prompted Pearl to memorize the 999 number beforehand is also unknown, though according to BBC News - England, Pearl described knowing the number because she really loves her mum and made sure she knew how to call it.
She's lying on the sofa… she's not awake. Her eyes keep on opening and closing.
The girls were incredible – they saved their mum's life.
When I arrived, it must have been so frightening for Pearl and Amelia, but they remained calm and really helped me.
I knew Pearl was smart but you don't know how a child will cope in an emergency.