COLONIE (AP) --
A New York teen is being called a hero after he helped save his father's life.
13-year-old Casey Stashenko father collapsed in their Colonie home back on May 31st.
Casey's mother was administrating CPR, when he pushed her aside after telling her she was doing it wrong. The teen then continued the CPR until the medics arrived.
Casey said a teacher taught his class how to do CPR and officials say he was doing them like a pro.
"My health teacher taught us how to do the chest compressions for two classes, maybe 30 minutes on it and I just remember it somehow. And apparently I did something," says Casey.
"I think it's amazing. I don't know many 13-year-olds at that age that could one: see their parent in that condition and not freak out, and then immediately go on to do CPR," says Lt. Drew Fox of the Shaker Road Fire Department.
Casey's father is now resting comfortably at home after leaving the hospital on Tuesday.
(Information courtesy NBC News)
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