By Suzie Ziegler
NEWARK, N.J. — A video shared by New Jersey Transit Police shows a successful combination of quick action, teamwork and life-saving skills after officers revived a newborn earlier this month.
Officers were responding to the medical event July 14 at Newark Penn Station where they found a mother and her unresponsive newborn. In a Facebook post, officials said the baby girl was gray in color and wasn’t breathing.
Officer Bryan Richards began chest compressions right away, but the baby remained unresponsive. He called for EMS with his radio. However, he decided the baby needed immediate care so he rushed her to a cruiser, according to police. Richards continued chest compressions while Officer Alberto Nunes drove to the hospital. As they were driving the newborn began to breathe and cry. The baby is currently doing well, police said.
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