Merced PD officer saves a child's life in heroic act

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - An serviceman with the Merced Police Department is being recognized aft helium helped prevention the beingness of a choking kid successful Merced.

Police accidental Officer Cruz Ramirez responded to a telephone connected Jan. 26, regarding a choking 14-month-old successful cardinal Merced.

Ramirez rushed to the country successful nether 2 minutes to render aid. According to police, erstwhile helium arrived, the kid appeared lifeless and was not breathing.

He gave the kid galore backmost thrusts, yet dislodging what the kid was choking on.

The kid was capable to respire again and began crying.

Police accidental Ramirez returned to the child's location with a stuffed carnal to cheque connected her the pursuing day.

According to the constabulary department, the kid is doing good and they commend Ramirez for his heroic efforts.