(KRON) — A Pinole Center College instructor’s fast actions final month saved a 13-year-old scholar who was choking on meals, officers mentioned Thursday.
On the morning of December 9, Ms. Fay heard alarming gasping noises whereas on the center college and “immediately recognized the emergency,” the Pinole Police Division mentioned in a social media put up commending her heroism. A 13-year-old scholar was choking on a salami sandwich and unable to breathe.
Ms. Fay shortly assessed the state of affairs and carried out the Heimlich maneuver on the scholar who was gasping for air. In lower than a minute, the scholar coughed out the lodged meals and was capable of breathe once more.
Pinole Center College instructor Ms. Fay saved a choking scholar on Dec. 9, 2025, by performing the Heimlich maneuver, officers say. (Picture: Pinole Police Division)
“Thanks to Ms. Fay’s quick and decisive action, a tragedy was averted,” Pinole PD mentioned. “Her courage, attentiveness, and professionalism exemplify the best in educators.”
The police division is reminding the group of the significance of realizing CPR and first support, and mentioned it may make all of the distinction in an emergency. Courses provided by the American Pink Cross might be discovered on its web site.
