Video of Tampa officer saving choking child inspires donation of lifesaving devices

TAMPA, Fla. — In emergencies where every second matters, having the right tool on hand could mean the difference between life and death.

Just last month, a Tampa police officer’s body camera captured a heart-stopping moment: a panicked man rushed up to officers holding a choking toddler in his arms, begging for help.

The officers didn’t hesitate to spring into action, performing back blows until the child finally coughed up a piece of tomato and began breathing again…

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