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06-05-2025
- Health
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Deputy awarded for helping save child's life
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy was recently recognized for the life-saving action he took to save a child's life. Deputy and Corrections Officer Chad Etzler was home, off-duty from his shift on the evening of April 21. Soon enough, a neighbor ran to him saying that they thought their infant child was choking. Etzler performed CPR on the child until EMS crews arrived and transported the child to an area hospital. Medical staff later determined that the child was suffering from an episode related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 'Thanks to the quick thinking and actions by Chad, that child`s life was saved,' said Sheriff Doug Timmerman in a release via social media. Etzler received the 'Life Saving Award' for his efforts. Photo courtesy of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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04-05-2025
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Local deputy's ‘quick thinking and actions' help save infant's life
A local sheriff's deputy and corrections officer was recently honored for helping save an infant's life. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy and Corrections Officer Chad Etzler received the Life Saving Award last week, according to a social media post from the sheriff's office. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after crash in Greene County Local school administrator on leave after 'inappropriate conduct' complaint Man rescued after falling down embankment near rising floodwater On April 21, Etzler's neighbor ran to his house begging for help. The neighbor said the baby might be choking, so Etzler provided first aid and CPR until medics arrived, according to the post. Medics continued to provide care while taking the baby to a nearby hospital. It was later determined that the child was not choking, instead suffering from an episode related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the post said. Etzler's early intervention helped save the child's life. 'Thanks to the quick thinking and actions by Chad, that child's life was saved,' Sheriff Doug Timmerman said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
