A Michigan cop rose an unsung hero when he saved the life of a toddler. He helped a three-week-old baby from choking as her desperate mom collapsed on the ground and helpless family members looked on. We know that you are quite curious to know the complete story. So scroll down!
The heart-stopping footage of the scene went viral on social media platforms. And the Michigan cop was praised by the netizens across the globe. Officer Cameron Maciejewski managed to revive the tiny infant girl after she choked and lost consciousness while drinking milk from her bottle.
Maciejewski is caught on camera calmly unblocking the baby’s airway. He reassured the baby’s inconsolable mother who is living out every parent’s worst nightmare, that her little girl is safe.
The Michigan Cop, Cameron Maciejewski gets praised for his prompt action to save the newborn
This worst nightmare scenario began when Sterling Heights police officers were called to a home in Waltham Drive just before 11 p.m Thursday. Authorities released the video of the incident that shows the cops calming down the family members.
The Michigan cop, Cameron Maciejewski is seen asking for the baby. He further tried to handle the situation. Inaudible cries are heard from the baby’s traumatized mom.
The officer leaps into action, taking the baby in his arms. The little munchkin is not breathing and he brings her to the front of his police cruiser.
The hysterical mom desperately paces around the officer crying uncontrollably. While several other family members watch the incident helplessly. ‘He’s blinking, he’s blinking,’ says Maciejewski.
The cop then turns the baby onto her tummy on his arm and performs back thrusts to clear her airway. The baby’s mom crumples onto the floor in distress and is helped to her feet by her family members.
The officer calmly reassures the family that the baby is okay. Sterling Heights police praised the calm, quick-thinking action of Maciejewski for saving the newborn’s life.
Watch the video here:
The incident left all the family members in tears. But, they were all in-debt and thankful to the officer for saving their newborn baby. This whole episode made Maciejewski a hero.
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