Inside the Cedar Falls Fire Station, firefighters responded with calm precision, placing the toddlers on cots, fitting oxygen masks, and speaking softly to steady both the girls and their shaken mother, Emma. Paramedics soon identified the cause as a sudden allergic reaction, likely from pollen or a plant at the park. Once the girls’ breathing stabilized and color returned, the crisis passed—leaving behind a sobering reminder that hidden dangers can appear anywhere, and quick, instinctive action can make all the difference.
