A swift-thinking schoolgirl who saved her younger brother from drowning on a family holiday in Bermuda, has had her efforts recognised by the St. John Ambulance in the UK.

The chief medical officer of the first aid organisation has sent a letter of commendation to six-year-old Daisy Gamble who rescued her three-year-old brother George when he fell into a swimming pool.

And Daisy ? who lives in Worcestershire ? now goes forward to a national Young First Aider competition, the winner of which will be announced in May.

Daisy was on holiday in Bermuda with her parents Mark and Beverly, older sister Poppy and George when the drama unfolded in August last year. She was exploring the garden of a family friend?s house with George when the toddler reached for a ball which was floating in the pool.

Daisy said that she knew he would drown if she did not act quickly as there was no-one else nearby. So she knelt down and pulled him to the side of the pool.

When they returned to the house, George was soaking wet but otherwise fine thanks to Daisy?s actions.

Daisy, who is a Brownie and wants to join St. John Ambulance, told The Bromsgrove Standard newspaper: ?I was scared and I knew he was going to drown if I did not get him out.

?I feel very proud that I have been given this certificate.?

Mrs. Gamble said: ?I feel she acted calmly and in a correct manner and we are very proud of her.?

Daisy was presented with the letter of commendation by Mervyn Brookes, the county commissioner of St. John Ambulance, in a special assembly at her school, Finstall First School, yesterday.