Newly Trained Policeman Saves Choking Baby in Brazil

A newly trained military policeman in Brazil saved a baby's life after the infant choked and became unconscious. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Cidade Estrutural neighborhood of Brasília. Policeman Nicholas Dias was on patrol when a car screeched to a halt, and a frantic father jumped out, yelling for help. "My daughter is dying!" the father cried. Dias quickly assessed the situation and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the obstruction. "I just reacted; I had to help," Dias stated later. The baby began to breathe again. SAMU paramedics arrived and took the baby to a hospital for further observation. This incident underscores the importance of first aid training and the dedication of first responders.