Man meets the woman who saved his life 44 years ago

DEBT OF GRATITUDE: Andy Steggles meets Anne Morgan
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A MAN has had an emotional reunion with the woman who helped saved his life in North Solihull more than 40 years ago.
Andy Steggles was just three-years-old when he fell into Hatchford Brook and almost drowned.
It was only the intervention of two passers-by which saved his life on that fateful day in May 1973.
Earlier this year, Andy, now 47 and living in the United States, had made an appeal to trace the Good Samaritans.
To his delight he was put in touch with Anne Morgan [nee Barley], a Marston Green woman who had learned first-aid skills in the girl guides and had rushed to his aid.
Now he has travelled back to the UK and had the chance to meet up with Anne to express his heartfelt thanks. An item on Midlands Today this evening showed the pair meeting for the first time in decades.
"To say I owe you a debt of gratitude is the understatement of the century," said Andy, who had been resuscitated three times.
"To finally meet Anne and thank her...it's a big deal."
Anne, who had received an award from the Royal Humane Society for her actions, said: "I'm so pleased that he's doing so well. Over the years I've thought about him and wondered how he's getting on and what sort of life he's leading."
Andy, his wife Kelly and two of their children also joined Anne on a visit to the stretch of water where his life had been saved.
The businessman is still hoping to make contact with Peter Owen, a Chelmsley Wood man who also played a pivotal part in his rescue all those years ago.
You can watch the full report on BBC iPlayer, although please note that it will only be available until 7pm tomorrow evening.