Brave schoolgirl, 12, saves friend's life with heroic act after three girls swept out to sea

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A schoolgirl saved her friend after she was swept out to sea while having multiple epileptic fits. Tamika Hezzell, 12, has been described as a "little hero" after she hauled her pal Sofia-Ann McKenna, 14, from the water when she began having fits. Coastguard and ambulances were called to the beach after Sofia - who was at one time was unresponsive - was being battered by the waves. Tamika pulled her to the surface and began doggy-paddling her back to shore. When they reached more shallow water,