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Turlock woman’s heroism recognized with national award
Ana Ramirez
Ana Ramirez gets a well-deserved hug from Jose Ramos after receiving a police commendation for saving the young boy from two attacking pit bulls. Since then, Ramirez was named as one of the awardees for the Carnegie Hero medal (Journal file photo).
A Turlock woman who put her own life at risk to save a young boy and his dog from two attacking pit bull dogs has been awarded a Carnegie Hero medal.