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Florida Deputy Saves Baby in Dramatic Rescue After High-Speed Crash

The deputy's quick actions and CPR saved a 6-month-old trapped under a deceased motorcyclist, highlighting the importance of road safety.

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Police dashcam footage shows wreckage from a motorcycle crash along the highway in Charlotte County, Fla., on Feb. 8, 2024.
A bystander rushing to help a Charlotte County deputy by holding a toddler, one of two small children saved from the wreckage of a collision with a motorcyclist.
A Florida deputy saved the life of a 6-month-old baby, who was not breathing when the he pulled the infant out of the wreckage of a fatal accident. Authorities said a motorcyclist was traveling at an excess of 100 mph slammed into a vehicle the baby was riding in with her mother and a another child.

Overview

  • A Florida deputy heroically saved a 6-month-old baby trapped under a deceased motorcyclist after a high-speed crash.
  • The deputy performed CPR on the infant, who was initially found without a pulse, ultimately saving her life.
  • The baby, now in intensive care with a brain injury, and her 3-year-old sister, who was also in the car, are recovering.
  • The mother of the children has expressed her gratitude, calling the deputy their hero.
  • The incident has sparked a wider conversation about road safety and the responsibilities of motorists.