'SpongeBob' taught girl life-saving move. LONG BEACH, N.Y., April 23 (UPI) -- A New York state 12-year-old saved the life of a friend using the Heimlich maneuver, which she learned from watching " ...

LONG BEACH, N.Y. -- A 12-year-old Long Island girl is crediting "SpongeBob SquarePants" for teaching her how to help her choking friend. Miriam Starobin and her best friend, Allyson Golden, were ...

'SpongeBob' episode aids choking girl. Miriam Starobin, 12, ... but SpongeBob kicked Squidward in the stomach the same way you would put pressure with your hands,” Allyson said.

Watching TV can be lifesaving: A Long Island 12-year-old saved her best friend's life when she performed the Heimlich maneuver—which she recalled from an episode of Spongebob Squarepants.