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A mother was involved in the routine task of dropping her children off at school. Suddenly, this mundane task took a frightening turn when she realized that her baby daughter, Cheyanne, was not breathing and had turned blue. Trapped in this terrifying situation, the desperate mother was fortunate to have Deputy William Weaver nearby.
Assigned as the school’s resource officer that month, Deputy Weaver was monitoring the parent-student drop-off when he noticed the distressed mother. As he recounted to PEOPLE, the mother was frantic, clutching her baby and crying out that she had stopped breathing.
The school resource officer jumped into action, using his training and medical experience gained from his four years in the United States Air Force. He performed back thrusts and chest compressions on the infant, successfully clearing the mucus that had lodged in her throat.
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“It only took a few seconds to clear what was blocking her airway. I will never forget the look in the mother’s eyes, she went from a state of panic to tears of happiness. It made me feel incredible.” – Deputy Weaver
Upon seeing her baby cry and breathe again, the mother was overcome with relief and gratitude. Deputy Weaver’s swift response and use of his emergency training had saved the day. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency care training, not just for medical professionals, but for everyone.
This heartwarming story of a life saved in the nick of time was shared by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on TikTok, where it received widespread praise for Deputy Weaver’s quick thinking and heroic actions. The officer, modest about his heroic deed, expressed surprise at the massive response.
This incident underscores the valuable role law enforcement officers play in schools. They are not just there to enforce rules or catch wrongdoers; they genuinely care for the safety and well-being of everyone on campus.
The bond forged that day between Deputy Weaver, the mother, and baby Cheyanne continues to this day. The officer still sees the mother every morning during school drop-off, and occasionally, she brings Cheyanne to say hello.
