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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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APS principal saves student from choking
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While principals have a significant impact on students, one third grader will never forget what his principal did for him—she jumped into action and saved his life. Story continues below Crime: Two ABQ police officers placed on leave in critical pedestrian crash on Central Real Estate: 'Nothing short of a personal resort' luxury property listed for $12M in Santa Fe National: 'I'm sincerely sorry': Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis Aura Acabal has been an educator for more than 20 years, and she says that teaching has been her greatest joy. 'The kids, the families, the community, the teachers. So yeah, La Mesa is everything,' she shares. However, in her two decades of teaching, she experienced a first earlier this month that required her to act quickly to rescue a student. It was after school at La Mesa Elementary, and the school nurse had already gone home for the day. Kids were getting ready for a performance and enjoying pizza when a staff member alerted her, saying, 'He's choking! He's choking!' Acabal recalls, 'I just didn't know what to do. I threw my stuff on the floor and followed the EA to the classroom.' When she arrived, the third-grade student was unable to breathe. Acabal quickly jumped into action. 'I just reacted, got behind him, and performed the Heimlich maneuver. I started doing it, and suddenly I saw a little piece of pizza come out of his mouth.' Fortunately, the student is okay. While Acabal doesn't want to experience such intense moments again, she assures she would in a heartbeat, 'Definitely. Definitely. I would always try to do and do my best.' Acabal has been the principal at La Mesa for the past seven years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Putnam County deputy finds himself in the right place at the right time — again
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Putnam County deputy with a history of being in the right place at the right time has done it again. In March, News 2 covered a story about a Putnam County deputy who saved a toddler's life on St. Patrick's Day. The toddler was reportedly choking and Deputy David Woods performed the Heimlich Maneuver for several minutes, expelling a nickel from the child's mouth. Earlier this month, on April 15, Woods was in the right place again, helping fight a fire that threatened a family's home in Putnam County. VIDEO: Putnam County deputy saves choking 1-year-old after quick response News 2 obtained body camera video of the moments that morning on Waterplant Road when Woods arrived to a barn fire that was burning out of control. According to Putnam County Fire Department Deputy Chief Charles Doss, the wind was blowing hard and embers were flying, which ignited the dry grass. 'The fire ran through the dry grass and burned up to the base of the house,' said Doss. As seen on video, Woods rushed up to the homeowner, grabbed a fire extinguisher and sprayed the fire that was only a few feet from the home. 'How much of a difference did that make saving that guy's property?' asked News 2's Andy Cordan. 'All the difference in the world, because it extinguished the fire at the house itself and kept it from coming into the house,' replied Doss. Putnam County deputies seize cash, firearms and drugs from man with prior felony conviction Moments later, crews with the Putnam County Fire Department arrived on scene. Doss said the engine was driven by one firefighter, who then had to set up the equipment and hook up to the hydrant. Woods could then be seen grabbing the hose and pulling it toward the burning barn to spray water on it. 'When our first engine got on scene, we always have a pre-connected line ready to go, but we only had one firefighter on board, so the deputy assisted in pulling the hose off and go to spray some water,' explained Doss. 'He said he got to live his lifelong kid dream of being a firefighter, he got to do it there.' ⏩ According to Doss, firefighters agreed that the quick-acting deputy helped saved the home. 'We have a couple of deputies anytime something goes on they are right in the mix of it, and always in the right area at the right time,' added Doss. Fire officials told News 2 there was no power to the barn or dangerous weather in the area when the blaze occurred. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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LPD officer honored for lifesaving efforts
Apr. 9—LARNED — At Monday's April meeting of the Larned City Council, a member of the Larned Police Department was recognized by the LPD and the council for lifesaving efforts in an incident occurring last year. Prior to presenting LPD officer Samuel Sullivan with a uniform pin and a plaque designating him a recipient of the department's Lifesaving award, Larned Police Chief Lance Duft provided a history of the incident that occurred March 15, 2024. "At 5:49 a.m., Officer Sullivan was dispatched to the 1000 block of Topeka Street in Larned for a report of a male subject experiencing difficulty breathing," Duft said. Sullivan was joined by Pawnee County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Delaney, who located an adult male sitting on the front porch who was choking. "Without hesitation, Officer Sullivan and Deputy Delaney took immediate action in administration of the Heimlich Maneuver to clear the obstruction." After the obstruction was dislodged, the officers placed the patient in a recovery position and monitored his condition, as he had collapsed from exhaustion. They then made contact with the incoming Emergency Medical Services team, to insure they reached the patient without delay. The individual was then transported to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital for further medical evaluation. "Officer Sullivan's swift response, professionalism and dedication to service reflect the highest standards of the Larned Police Department," Duft noted. "His actions on that morning made the difference between life and death, and for that, we are proud to present him with the Lifesaving Award." Larned City Council meeting at a glance Here is a look at what the Larned City Council did Monday evening: —In the consent agenda, authorized a request for transfer to Capital Improvement funds and approved Travis Hamrick as an appointment to the Community Corrections Board. City Financial Director Monica Steiner requested that $41,000 be transferred from the Electric Fund to capital improvement, to cover a $21,000 invoice to Falk Architects, Salina for the downtown streetscape project and $20,000 to cover the city's sidewalk program which had been expended. —In public comments, rural Larned resident Felix Revello presented the council with additional information regarding the proposed ILS feed yard. Larned resident Tim Diambrosio expressed a concern about how information on city issues reaches residents. —Larned Police Officer Samuel Sullivan was recognized for lifesaving actions in a March 15, 2024 incident. —Larned energy consultant Greg Wright presented information regarding the Grand River Dam purchase power contract with the city. The city passed a resolution extending the current contract from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2051. —In new business, the council approved the reimbursement grant in the amount of $1,171,579 for airport lighting improvements with a local match of $58,579 to be split evenly with the city and the county. —Approved the bid of $11,500 by H&H roofing for modification and installation of a new overhead door at the Larned Fire Station, contingent on engineer's approval. —Tabled discussion of the purchase of a 75-foot ladder truck from the Great Bend Fire Station in the amount of $65,000. Discussion also included the construction of a storage building at the fire department's training site south of town to house the truck. —Heard a presentation from Larned Police Chief Lance Duft regarding the Watchguard camera system in use by the department. Duft noted that the system was no longer supported and parts were no longer available, and recommended the city switch to a Motorola system with an upgrade to car and body cameras. —Purchased the asphalt planer attachment in current rental use by the city street department from White Star, Wichita. The $8,000 in rent already expended would be applied to the purchase, leaving an amount of $29,099. —Approved changes to city code as recommended by the Larned Planning Committee regarding fencing regulations and accessory buildings, approving the conditional use pending permit of shipping containers in commercially-zoned areas of the community and as a permitted use in industrial-zoned areas. —Discussed chicken ordinances in use by the city. Councilmember Kim Barnes noted that ordinances governing the raising of chickens within the city limits have been discussed, approved and are currently in place. —Following a 20-minute executive session on property acquisition, voted to purchase a vacant lot at 1401 Broadway, at an offered price of $12,000 with a $1,000 down payment.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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High School Senior Saves Man's Life by Administering the Heimlich Maneuver at Steakhouse: 'Perfect Timing'
A Michigan high school senior's recent education in the Heimlich maneuver came in handy last week. Natalie May, a student at East Kentwood High School, saved a man's life through the technique while working as a waitress at Brann's Steakhouse and Grille in Grand Rapids, Fox affiliate WXMI reported. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 11, as May was cleaning a table at the steakhouse when she heard a woman yelling that her husband was choking. Related: Fla. Teen Saves Baby's Life After Learning CPR in High School: 'It Was Extremely Intense' May told WXMI that she didn't hesitate and started applying the Heimlich on the victim. She had only recently become certified in CPR after learning the Heimlich on a mannequin as part of her high school's health curriculum. "It's different than in person, actually, because the mannequin is like, half of a body," May recalled, WXMI reported. "So, like, you don't really get the whole feeling or sensation of a real person.' May's co-worker, Kristina Thrash, told WXMI that the victim's size was large, so much so that his wife wasn't able to wrap her arms around him to do the Heimlich. Thrash also spoke with the man who said the way May applied the technique was a life-saver. Related: Mom Uses CPR to Save Newborn After Voice Wakes Her, Telling Her 'Look at the Baby' 'It's just very emotional, I guess… just shocking to me that I was able to do that for someone, especially someone 10 times bigger than me," May later recalled to the news station. May's heroic actions earned her praise from Brann's Steakhouse and Grille, who shared a March 11 Facebook post featuring a photo of May and the person she saved, identified as Joe. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Talk about perfect timing - Natalie had class this week which taught the Heimlich Maneuver,' read the post. 'She was able to help Joe… He was extremely thankful and didn't mind taking a quick picture. Thank you to Natalie for going above and beyond to help what he called 'saving his life!' " Related: You Can Save a Life with Hands-Only CPR: 'You Don't Have to Do Mouth-to-Mouth Anymore' Kentwood Public Schools also paid tribute to May in a social media on Monday, March 17, writing in part: 'Her quick-thinking and training are credited with saving the man's life. We are so proud of Natalie for stepping in to save a life.' Invented by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974, the maneuver, which involves upward thrusts under the ribcage, is a first-aid method to dislodge food and objects from choking victims. Its success rate is about 86.5%, according to the National Library of Medicine PEOPLE contacted May through Brann's Steakhouse for additional comment on Tuesday, March 18, but they did not immediately respond. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Adorable N.C. Second Grader Hailed a Hero After Saving His Friend's Life on the Playground
You might not remember much about your days in elementary school, but you probably remember that a lot goes down at recess. Students at a charter school in Raleigh, North Carolina will certainly remember the day one of their classmates performed a courageous and potentially life-saving act on one of his friends. Jayceon Branch, 9, was playing basketball with his friend, Donye Moore, 7, during recess at Raleigh Oak Charter Elementary. When Branch noticed his friend struggling to breathe in the middle of the game, he sprung into action. Jayceon says he knew Donye was eating a snack during the game, so when he saw him stop playing and bend over, he realized he needed help. That's when he started performing the Heimlich Maneuver, a first-aid technique involving abdominal thrusts that is used when a person is struggling to breathe because their windpipe is blocked, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 'We were playing basketball, and he ate a granola bar, and we started playing longer until he started choking. I didn't know he was actually, actually choking, so I just did my thing, which was a Heimlich,' Jayceon told WRAL News. What is even more surprising than the fact that the nine-year-old knew what to do is that he learned the technique online instead of in a CPR class. 'I learned it from watching YouTube because a teacher saw a student choking and the student came to the teacher and started doing this and then the teacher started doing what I did to Donye,' he said. Donye's mother, Aja Moore says she's grateful that Jayceon's quick thinking helped save her son. 'At first, I wasn't understanding that he had to be given the Heimlich maneuver or anything like that. It was surprising. I'm just thankful his friend was able to demonstrate that on him,' she told WRAL. Raleigh Oak Charter celebrated Jayceon's bravery with a special event. The school's Executive Director, Eric Johnson, called Jayceon a hero. 'He sprung into action and did his thing. We really try to teach that at our school. ... We're really proud of him,' he told NBC News. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
