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Bronx Mom Reunites With Officers Who Saved Choking Baby
3 Oct
Summary
- Officers responded to a call and performed back blows on a choking infant.
- The baby boy began crying and breathing again after the officers' intervention.
- The mother expressed immense relief and called the officers heroes.
A Bronx mother and her infant son recently shared a heartfelt reunion with the NYPD officers credited with saving the baby's life. The incident occurred last weekend when Janibel Montano discovered her 11-month-old son, Jheyler, choking and unresponsive in his crib.
Neighbors alerted a nearby NYPD patrol vehicle, whose officers promptly diverted from their original call. Officer Julio Arias, using his emergency training, administered firm back blows to the infant, which successfully dislodged the obstruction. The sound of Jheyler crying brought immense relief to his mother and the responding officers.
Officer Karolin Abreu Garcia, who was with Arias, described the intense moments, stating she felt she could finally breathe when the baby began to cry. The officers encouraged calm during emergencies and seeking immediate help. Jheyler's parents hailed the officers as heroes during the reunion at the 44th Precinct, highlighting the effectiveness of their training.
