A suburban Detroit police officer is earning hero status for his quick thinking that saved the life of an 18-month-old boy during a traffic stop for speeding.
A suburban Detroit police officer is being hailed as a hero for his life-saving actions when he pulled over a speeding car and rescued an 18-month-old boy in distress.
Warren Police Department Officer Brenden Fraser was conducting surveillance for distracted drivers when he noticed a Chevrolet Camaro traveling at an estimated 75-80 mph (120-129 kilometers per hour).
"We got a baby in here dying!" exclaimed the boy's mother.
Fraser immediately observed that the baby was turning blue, and his eyes had rolled back.
"I looked inside, and there was a child experiencing a medical emergency when the uncle handed him over to me," recounted Fraser. "He had spit and saliva around his mouth, and it appeared he might be choking. So, I placed him on my forearm and administered a couple of back blows, which resulted in him expelling some saliva and vomit, and he started breathing again."
Reflecting on the incident, Fraser commented, "Watching it now, it's kind of overwhelming, but in the moment, there's really not much thought other than relying on the training."
Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer reported that the boy has been discharged from the hospital and is now back home with his family. He lauded Fraser for his quick thinking and decisive action, stating, "Officer Fraser's actions during this traffic stop are nothing short of heroic. This incident demonstrates that police work and traffic stops are not always about writing tickets or making arrests."
The family involved has not been publicly identified.
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