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Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Nick Viviani , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from FOX 4 KDFW, including the circumstances surrounding the seizure and the events that followed the officers' intervention. Customs officers are being recognized for their heroic actions in saving a toddler's life.
Customs officers are being recognized for their heroic actions in saving a toddler's life. The incident occurred at a Baltimore airport, where the toddler began choking after suffering a seizure.
The officers sprang into action, using the Heimlich maneuver to help the child. Their quick thinking and training likely prevented a tragic outcome.
Further details about the incident are available from FOX 4 KDFW, including the circumstances surrounding the seizure and the events that followed the officers' intervention.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Customs officers are being recognized for their heroic actions in saving a toddler's life. The incident occurred at a Baltimore airport, where the toddler began choking after suffering a seizure. The…
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