School Safety Officer Saves Student Choking on Bottle Cap

Heroic Rescue at Cordell Avenue Elementary

• 🚨 A 10-year-old student, Tyler White, nearly choked to death on a small bottle cap that became lodged in his throat.
• 💡 The incident occurred while Tyler was concentrating on a test and accidentally squeezed a water bottle with the cap still on, forcing it into his mouth.
• ⚡ Surveillance video captured the dramatic moments as Tyler's teacher rushed out of the room, and Safety Officer Jason Schaefer, known as "Mr. J," immediately sprang into action.

Swift Action and Life-Saving Maneuver

• 🎯 Initial attempts to dislodge the cap with back slaps were unsuccessful.
• 👏 Mr. J, who has special training, calmly administered two quick thrusts of the Heimlich maneuver.
• ✅ The maneuver was successful, causing Tyler to cough up the bottle cap, much to the relief of everyone present.

Community Recognition and Safety Awareness

• 🏅 Safety Officer Jason Schaefer was honored at Icelip Town Hall with citations of honor presented by Supervisor Angie Carpenter.
• 👨‍👩‍👦 Tyler and his family are advocating for others to learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
• ⚠️ They also shared a safety tip: always ensure bottle caps are removed from water bottles before drinking.
• 🌟 Mr. J expressed gratitude for his role, stating that while called a hero, this is simply "what I do" and "this is his job."