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Long Branch Officer Saves Choking Baby

Long Branch

A Long Branch officer saved a choking 9-month old baby after administering first aid to the infant.

On Friday, February 12th, Long Branch Officer Omar Akel responded to the 100 block of Lippincott Avenue, where a 9-month-old infant was reportedly choking.

Officer Akel arrived on scene and began to administer first aid to the child. He dislodged the obstruction and cleared the child's airway.

The victim was checked and required no further medical attention.

Great job Long Branch Officer Omar Akel.

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