Children are often taught from a young age to call 911 during emergencies, but what happened when two-year-old Aaliyah Garrett from South Carolina dialed the number left everyone stunned. Her call wasn’t just any emergency—it was a situation no one saw coming.
It all started when Aaliyah, a bright and brave toddler, realized she needed help. Without hesitation, she called 911, connecting with a dispatcher from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. But this wasn’t your typical emergency call.
On the other end of the line, the dispatcher could barely understand the tiny, muffled voice speaking. “Hello?” the dispatcher repeated, straining to make sense of the sounds. Concerned, they quickly sent an officer to investigate.
Deputy Martha Lohnes was the first to arrive at Aaliyah’s home. What she encountered was anything but routine. As she stepped inside, a scruffy, disheveled little Aaliyah ran toward her. Something about the scene told Deputy Lohnes this wasn’t an ordinary situation.
Inside the house was Aaliyah’s grandfather, completely unaware that his granddaughter had called for help. When he found out, he was floored. Aaliyah’s mom had always told her to call 911 if there was ever an emergency—and Aaliyah followed that advice to the letter.
But here’s where the story takes an unexpected twist. Even though her grandfather insisted everything was fine, Deputy Lohnes trusted her instincts. She stayed to figure out what had prompted Aaliyah’s desperate call.
What did Deputy Lohnes uncover? How did Aaliyah’s grandfather factor into the story? The answers are more surprising—and heartwarming—than you’d expect.
Watch the full video to uncover the truth behind Aaliyah’s 911 call, and don’t forget to share this story with friends and family! Sometimes, even the tiniest voices can make the biggest impact.
