Bridgewater Middle assistant principal saves student

Tony Hurst saved a student from choking.

By Leticia Silva
| 12:54 p.m. June 25, 2025

Southwest Orange
News

Assistant Principal Toby Hurst at Bridgewater Middle School saved a student's life.

According to reports, Timothy Cassell, a sixth-grade student choked on a donut hole.

Hurst quickly jumped into action and dislodged the donut hole from his throat using the Heimlich maneuver.

Cassell's family sent Hurst its deepest appreciation and said the child is doing well.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.