News A 7-year-old saved a drowning 3-year-old. This is why access to swim safety matters. August 2, 2022 Carli Pierson, USA TODAY Comments Off on A 7-year-old saved a drowning 3-year-old. This is why access to swim safety matters. Most 7-year-olds don't get the chance to save a life. But Massiah Brown did just that when he saved a drowning toddler.