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Deputy Recognized for Helping Infant Struggling to Breathe
MODESTO – A deputy with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office was recognized Tuesday morning for his efforts to help a baby who was struggling to breathe.
The incident happened on November 29th, 2020 in Patterson. At about 9:42pm the dispatch center received a call for help reporting a three week old child was having trouble breathing.
Deputy Callahan with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded and arrived within one minute of the call. In a body worn camera video released by authorities, Deputy Callahan can be seen flipping the child over and patting the baby on the back.
“That’s not his color,” one person can be heard saying in the video. Deputy Callahan continued treating the child as he stepped outside and asked for an ambulance. Shortly after, the baby can be heard beginning to cry. Deputy Callahan also stressed the importance of an infant CPR class.
Deputy Callahan was recognized with a life saving award from the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning.
