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Hero Cop Revives Choking Resident
7 Jan
Summary
- Officer Anthony Salone used a LifeVac device to save a choking resident.
- The 75-year-old woman was unresponsive and turning blue.
- The Acworth Police Department has saved three lives with LifeVac devices.
On New Year's Day, Acworth Police Officer Anthony Salone became a hero by saving a 75-year-old woman choking at an assisted living facility. Responding swiftly to a critical call, Officer Salone found the resident unresponsive and turning blue. He immediately utilized a LifeVac device, a tool now standard for all Acworth officers, to clear the obstruction.
Body camera footage captured the tense moments as Salone worked to save the woman's life. Within approximately 30 seconds, the LifeVac successfully dislodged the object, allowing the resident to breathe again and regain color. Officer Salone expressed gratitude, attributing the successful outcome to divine intervention and the effective use of the device.
The Acworth Police Department began equipping officers with LifeVac devices over a year ago, motivated by a prior incident where an officer used her personal device. Since then, the department has reported three successful life-saving interventions using this equipment, underscoring its value in emergency situations.
