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BWC: N.J. officers perform Heimlich maneuver, saving baby before EMS arrives

Hightstown police Officers Kenneth Larsen and Daniel Abbatemarco successfully cleared the child’s airways, saving her life

By Joanna Putman
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HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. -- The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has released body camera footage showing Hightstown police officers clearing a choking baby’s airways, News12 New Jersey reported.

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The incident occurred on March 31, when Hightstown police responded to a call about a choking infant, according to the report,

As they arrived on the scene, Officers Kenneth Larsen and Daniel Abbatemarco performed the infant Heimlich maneuver, a critical intervention that ultimately dislodged the object from the baby’s throat, video shows,

“She’s breathing, she’s breathing…She’s OK,” an officer is heard saying on the video.

The child continued to be silent as officers flipped her over to ease her breathing.

“Let’s let out a cry, sweetheart!” one officer can be heard saying.

The relief of the parents standing nearby can be heard as the baby lets out a cry, video shows. EMS personnel then arrived on the scene, where officers described the lifesaving measures.