ACWORTH, Ga. — A metro Atlanta police officer is being hailed as a hero after saving a man from choking on water bottle cap.
On Tuesday, Acworth Police Cpl. Tamara Severtson responded to a medical emergency in the area of New McEver Road and Acworth Industrial Drive around 10:30 a.m.
A 9-1-1 caller identified as Steven Williams told authorities he was choking on a water bottle cap while he was driving.
Cpl. Severtson used a LifeVac Device to help save Williams’ life.
A LifeVac Device is a portable airway clearance device designed to help remove an object when someone is choking.
Williams was evaluated and is expected to make a full recovery, police add.
In a statement, the Acworth Police Department said they “commend Corporal Severtson for her quick actions, which directly contributed to saving a life. This incident highlights the value of equipping officers with life-saving tools and the importance of continued training in emergency response.”
In May 2024, Corp. Severtson used the LifeVac Device to help perform CPR on a man identified as Gerald Harmon.
In 2024, the Acworth Police Department purchased LifeVac Devices for every officer.
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