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ICE Agent Saves Choking Baby at JFK Airport
27 Mar
Summary
- An ICE agent performed the Heimlich maneuver on a 1-year-old boy.
- The child stopped breathing while waiting in a TSA line at JFK.
- The agent's swift action restored the infant's breathing.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent demonstrated extraordinary bravery at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday, saving the life of a 1-year-old boy. The child had stopped breathing while his father waited in a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck line.
Alerted by the father's cries and passenger panic, the ICE agent, who was assisting TSA, immediately responded. He assessed the unresponsive infant and performed the Heimlich maneuver, which quickly restored the child's breathing. Paramedics evaluated the boy, confirming he was healthy enough to continue his travel.
This incident marks the second child saved by ICE agents in recent weeks. Previously, on February 20, off-duty ICE agents in Massachusetts saved a 4-year-old boy who had fallen into a hotel swimming pool. Their quick actions and CPR prevented a tragic outcome.
