Orange County Officer Saves Choking Baby Using Heimlich Maneuver

Life-Saving Intervention

• 🚨 A routine patrol turned critical when an Orange County Police Officer responded to a 911 call about a choking infant.
• 👶 The baby's mother reported that the 7-month-old had swallowed a hair clip, leading to a moment of panic.
• 👨‍⚕️ Officer Gregory Hates, of the City of Orange Police Department, immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver on the infant.
• ✨ After a few tense moments, the baby girl was successfully resuscitated and the lodged object was dislodged.

Recognition and Aftermath

• 🏅 Officer Hates was awarded the Lifesaving Medal by the department for his courageous and selfless act.
• 🏆 The award recognizes members who distinguish themselves through acts that result in the preservation of life.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Hates stated that he was just doing his job, but his co-workers recognize his actions went above and beyond.
• 🙏 The mother and baby are reported to be doing well and even visited the officer at the hospital to express their gratitude.
• 🤫 The family prefers to remain out of the public eye for now.