FORT WORTH, Texas — Heart-pounding video captured Fort Worth Police Sgt. Nichols and Officer Bounds responding to a rollover crash Thursday morning on westbound I-30 near Eastchase.
Good Samaritans frantically informed the officers that a baby was trapped inside the vehicle.
Sgt. Nichols performed CPR while Officer Bounds assisted, working tirelessly to find a pulse.
After more than three minutes, the officers were relieved to hear the baby’s cry.
Officer Buddy Calzada explained, “You don’t feel the relief right then and there. You feel the relief moments later, after your adrenaline is all worked up, you do what the police department has trained you to do.”
The video of the officers’ heroic actions was posted on social media by Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia, who wanted to showcase their bravery.
“These officers are heroes. The community needs to know how amazing the Fort Worth Police Department is,” Calzada said.
Chief Garcia also posted on X, stating, “Our prayers are with this little angel as a full recovery is expected. Not quite sure a better example of protect and serve, exists.”
Calzada added, “We give you service with respect, and nothing says that more than the video that you’re able to watch right now.”
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