CCPD officer awarded 'Life Saving Award' for performing Heimlich maneuver
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and last updated 2021-04-23 09:57:11-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â A local police officer is being recognized for saving a choking victim's life with the Heimlich maneuver.
Senior Officer Javier Segovia was recognized by the Corpus Christi Police Department Thursday for his life-saving efforts on April 2. He was awarded the Life Saving Ribbon.
According to officials, Segovia was eating lunch while on duty when he observed a man in the restaurant coughing, choking on his food, and waving his hands in panic.
Segovia administered the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the food from his throat.