(KABC) -- A 7-year-old boy in Texas is being hailed as a hero for saving his 1-year-old brother's life after the toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool.

According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Patrick pulled his little brother, Liam, out of the pool and quickly alerted his mom and neighbors to the situation.

Paramedics arrived at the scene and were able to stabilize Liam before transporting him to a local hospital.