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Restaurant Owner's Quick Action Saves Choking Customer
5 Jun
Summary
- A restaurant owner bravely performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking customer.
- The life-saving incident was captured on surveillance video.
- The owner plans to take CPR classes after the heroic act.
A harrowing incident at Carnitas Y Chicharrones "El Gallo" in El Monte saw owner Maria Molina become an unlikely hero on Sunday. The restaurant was busy when a customer began choking outside.
Witnessing the severity of the situation, Molina immediately intervened, realizing water would not suffice. She performed the Heimlich maneuver, a procedure she had never formally learned.
After a few attempts, she successfully cleared the obstruction, allowing the customer to breathe. The dramatic rescue was captured on surveillance footage, highlighting Molina's quick thinking and decisive action.
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