Boy Rescues 2-Year-Old Brother From Pond

MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. -- A 12-year-old McCordsville boy credited with saving the life of his 2-year-old brother said he's not a hero, just lucky.

Matthew Clark, 2, wandered away from the family's home on Thursday. When his parents and brother went to look for him, they found the toddler floating face up in a nearby retention pond, 6News' Jennifer Carmack reported.

Twelve-year-old Trey Clark jumped in and pulled Matthew from the water before calling police.

"My little brother, he fell into the lake. I think he might have drowned," Trey told a 911 operator.

Paramedics stabilized the 2-year-old and took him to Riley Hospital For Children in Indianapolis. He was released the next day.

Fire officials said it was an extremely close call.

"It could have had a very tragic ending. I think just a couple of more minutes in the water and we could have been talking about a much different situation," said Buck Creek Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Rudolph Nylund.

Trey said he didn't think before jumping in the water.

"I was so scared. I thought I was going to lose my only little brother," he said. "Everyone says I'm a hero, but I think it was just luck, and a little bit of help from up there."

The Clarks now keep their patio door locked, and are considering installing a fence around their yard to prevent Matthew from wandering away again.