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Doorbell Camera Captures Heart-Stopping Moment Illinois Neighbor Saves Choking Child

November 5, 2024

A doorbell camera in Illinois captured a powerful act of quick-thinking and kindness when a man saved his neighbor’s child from choking.

ABC News

The video shows Stephanie George racing to her neighbor’s home, carrying her 7-year-old son, Sebastian, who has special needs and was in severe distress.

As George reached her neighbor’s door, she was on the verge of dialing 911 but panicked when she saw Sebastian turning blue. That’s when her neighbor, Gary Hutchinson, stepped in.

Thanks to his CPR training, Hutchinson was able to perform life-saving measures on the child until he could breathe again.

@abc7chicago A Ring doorbell camera video recorded Saturday evening in Shorewood showed a woman run across the street to her neighbor's house for help as her son, who has special needs, was choking. #ringdoorbell #caughtoncamera #choking #neighborsavestheday #chicagonews ♬ original sound - abc7chicago

This doorbell footage serves as a reminder of the life-saving power of CPR and the importance of compassionate neighbors who look out for one another.