An 11-year-old girl from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, will be honored Saturday morning for helping rescue her 5-year-old neighbor after he fell into a well last month.

Juliana Fischer, who is in sixth grade, will receive the Young Hero Award from the Tyngsborough Fire Department and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal at the town's health and safety fair .

Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE

Tyngsborough officials say in August Juliana heard cries from her neighbor, Jack Bissias, after he fell nearly 20 feet into a well in his front yard. Juliana immediately called 911, rushed to grab a ladder and worked with Jack's mom to help him climb to safety before first responders arrived at the home.

Jack was taken to the hospital and later released without

See Full Page