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Military police rescue choking infant in Serrinha
Military police officers in Serrinha, Brazil, successfully rescued a one-month-old infant who had stopped breathing, likely due to choking. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning during Father's Day.
A tactical operations team responded to the family's emergency call and performed the tapotagem technique to clear the infant's airways. After the procedure, the baby regained breathing and was immediately transported to the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) for medical evaluation.
The father expressed gratitude on social media, praising the officers for their speed, calm, and care during the life-threatening situation.