Heroic 12-Year-Old Girl Saves 3 Minors From Burning House

12-year-old girl from Mutare risked her life to rescue three young relatives from a terrifying house fire, sustaining severe burns in the process. The heroic child remains hospitalized while her community rallies to support her recovery.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, young Choice Mutowo awoke to find flames rapidly spreading through the bedroom she shared with her two nieces and nephew at their Chitakatira home.Despite suffering burns herself, the sixth-grader from Chitakatira Primary School managed to evacuate all three children – ages 2, 5, and 10 – from the burning building.

Heroic 12-Year-Old Girl Saves 3 Minors From Burning House

Eyewitness accounts reveal the extent of Choice’s bravery. After initially escaping the blaze, she realised the other children remained trapped and re-entered the inferno multiple times.

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She carried 5-year-old Pretty through flames to safety, broke a window to help 10-year-old Nigel escape, and retrieved terrified 2-year-old Nishas from beneath a bed.

Medical Challenges and Family’s Plea for Support

The heroic rescue came at tremendous personal cost. Choice and young Pretty sustained the most severe injuries, requiring specialised burn treatment, including skin grafting procedures at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital.

The family faces significant financial hardship, with daily medication costs reaching $30 for Pretty alone. Choice’s parents, caring for multiple grandchildren while managing health issues of their own, have appealed to the public for assistance with mounting medical expenses.

Community Rallies Behind Young Heroes

Moved by the family’s plight, the Zimbabwe Republic Police Manicaland Women’s Network has made essential donations, including blankets, clothing, furniture, household goods, partial medical coverage, and food supplies, to support the displaced family.

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Network chairperson Chief Superintendent Estina Chikonzo praised Choice’s extraordinary bravery while emphasizing the family’s ongoing needs.

“This child demonstrated remarkable presence of mind in a life-threatening situation. While we’ve provided initial support, they continue to require assistance with hospital fees and specialized treatment.”