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<p>A <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/?s=south+carolina&;post_type%5B%5D=post&;post_type%5B%5D=list_posts&;_gl=1*w514ds*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzE5NDg2MTA3LjE2ODQ4NjQ1NzM.*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4NDg3MTMyOC4yLjEuMTY4NDg3MTM0MC4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Carolina</strong></a> teen is being called a hero for saving her sibling from being drowned by their own mother after successfully murdering another of her young daughters.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">South Carolina Teen Saves 8-Year-Old Sister After Mother Allegedly Tries To Drown Her</h3>
<p>The teen&#8217;s mother, <strong>Jamie Bradley-Brun</strong>, 37, reportedly drowned Mackaya Bradley-Brun, 6, early Friday morning at their home in St. Helena Island, according to the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeaufortCountySheriffsOfficeSC/posts/pfbid0TaL5WQAnoUFwk9qqr6t2u7k2kWnLpciGmi74T7phnRbtH6rrCs2KGhciaxdMm8iDl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Bradley-Brun then tried to drown Mackaya&#8217;s 8-year-old sister before their teenage sibling jumped in and saved her, Sheriff P.J. Tanner said during a news conference.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">&#8220;She defended her family when no one else was available to,&#8221; Sheriff Tanner told <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/south-carolina-teen-saved-sister-mom-allegedly-tried-drown-killed-anot-rcna85699" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>. &#8220;Her courage is amazing.&#8221;</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">South Carolina Mother Held Without Bond, Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder</h3>
<p>The unnamed 16-year-old girl allegedly awoke to sounds of screaming in the middle of the night. Authorities say she went on to witness her mother attempting to drown the 8-year-old.</p>
<p>Now, she&#8217;s being credited as saving her sister&#8217;s life.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">&#8220;She had the ability and courage to utilize her own strength to get her 8-year-old&#8221; sibling to safety, Tanner told NBC. &#8220;She had the composure to know that 911 needed to be called because she knew her other sister was in the home.&#8221;</p>
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<div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block">Meanwhile, Bradley-Brun remains held without bond as of Tuesday, jail records show. She has <a href="https://people.com/mom-allegedly-drowns-daughter-attempts-to-drown-other-daughter-7501759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">since been charged</a> with murder and attempted murder, according to <em>PEOPLE</em>.</div>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">GoFundMe Organized On Behalf Of Family, No Motive Offered As Of Yet</h3>
<p>Tanner did not offer a possible motive but added: “I know what happened and it’s pretty horrific.”</p>
<p>According to a <strong>GoFundMe</strong> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/mackaya-marie-bradleybrun-memorial?utm_source=facebook&;utm_medium=social&;utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&;fbclid=IwAR2JFX_iPQ6Ryax70cOk9l5cwcx3KWajPBBT08a_hY3kHQSx0wS90cGfldA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">organized on behalf of the family</a>, &#8220;KayKay&#8221; was a “cheerful and energetic girl with such a kind spirit.”</p>
<blockquote><p>The description continues, &#8220;Her 2 sisters were her best friends, and she really loved her family and cousins. At her young age, she was a protective, courageous little girl who loved to dance, sing, and play with her family.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>$3,035 has been raised out of a $15,000 goal as of this article&#8217;s publication.</p>
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