Overview

• National Police officers in Marbella delivered a baby on Avenida Severo Ochoa early Wednesday morning after an ambulance failed to arrive in time.
• The parents, a Ukrainian couple who did not speak Spanish, relied on gesture-based communication with the officers during the delivery.
• Officer Juan José physically assisted the birth of baby Damián, while his colleagues provided support and reassurance to the mother.
• Both mother and newborn were in good health and were later transported to a hospital by ambulance for further care.
• The incident underscores ongoing challenges in Spain's emergency medical transport system, including ambulance delays and the humanitarian role of first responders.