Newly released body camera footage shows Philadelphia police sergeant Thomas Cain rushing to save a choking toddler at a park, performing CPR and handing her over to paramedics.
Newly released police body camera footage captured the tense moments when a Philadelphia police sergeant rushed to save a choking toddler at a park, working frantically as bystanders looked on in panic.
Sgt. Thomas Cain was called to the playground in South Philadelphia back in March for reports of a child struggling to breathe. As he approached the crowd, someone handed him the toddler.
"Come on, baby. Come on," he can be heard saying as the girl's condition worsened.
"There was a ton of people out here, so I was trying to figure out kind of who was mom in that sense," Cain said. "While I'm also trying to do CPR. " He flipped the toddler over and continued back blows. Asked how many attempts it took, he said, "I would say closer to 30 at least.
" Moments later, the child let out a shallow breath. Cain said as medics arrived. He handed her to the ambulance crew, who began further treatment.
"Oh, absolutely. And then I was just making sure that she kept breathing," he said.
"There's still a lot more to do. And that's when our Philadelphia fire medics came rolling up.
"When asked about being called a hero, Cain credited his fellow officers. "I mean, we do it every day. So it's not just me, but I kind of my officers and stuff for being there," he said. Cain added that the biggest challenge was the toddler's size and performing CPR while standing, with no flat surface nearby.
Warm temps stick around before return of marine layer clouds across SoCalMark Fuhrman, LAPD detective at center of controversy in OJ Simpson's murder trial, dies at age 74
Philadelphia Police Body Camera Footage Choking Toddler CPR South Philadelphia
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philadelphia weather: Record-breaking heat expected on Monday, TuesdayA scorching stretch of 90 degree heat is on tap for the Philadelphia area through the middle of the week, with potentially record-breaking temperatures that will feel even hotter.
Read more »
SEPTA to add extra service for FIFA World Cup events in PhiladelphiaSEPTA is gearing up to serve thousands of visitors traveling to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup, with more trains, buses, and free rides home, according to SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer.
Read more »
Amazon delivery driver allegedly saves woman who was being attacked by husband with hammerThe driver told police he was delivering a package to the couple’s home when he heard screaming coming from inside and saw a women with blood on her arms.
Read more »
Body‑camera video shows Philadelphia sergeant saving choking toddler in FDR ParkNewly released police body‑camera footage captures the tense moments when a Philadelphia police sergeant rushed to save a choking toddler at FDR Park, working frantically as bystanders looked on in panic.
Read more »