High schooler saves 8th grader who choked on quarter

WENTZVILLE, Mo. (KSDK) — A Missouri high schooler is a hero after saving the life of an 8th grade student.
Kaelie Burk was heading home from Wentzville Middle School on the bus when she said someone up front tossed a quarter down the aisle.
The quarter happened to land in Kaelie’s throat. Austin Medlock, a high school sophomore, was a couple seats away from Kaelie when he saw her choking.
He stood up and performed the Heimlich Maneuver on her, a quick action that saved Kaelie’s