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Student Officer's Quick Action Saves Baby's Life
4 Apr
Summary
- A student police officer saved an eight-month-old baby from choking.
- The incident occurred at a leisure center in Bournemouth.
- The officer's recent first aid training was credited for his swift response.
A student police officer, Paulo Abreu, is being praised for his quick thinking and lifesaving first aid. The incident occurred on March 12th at the Kings Park Leisure Centre in Bournemouth. Abreu, who had recently completed his advanced police officer first aid training, noticed an eight-month-old baby girl gagging on a piece of plastic.
Identifying himself to the child's mother, Abreu successfully dislodged the obstruction using back slaps. The baby was subsequently taken to the hospital, and later confirmed to be in good condition. Abreu expressed his gratitude for the thoroughness of his training, noting that it enabled him to act instinctively without hesitation.
