Dramatic bodycam video shows police saving 8-year-old choking victim in El Monte
June 26th, 2024 by admin
Due to a partnership between The Technology Depot and the El Monte Police Department, a life was saved! An 8-year-old boy choking on a candy was rescued thanks to the purchase of 200 LifeVac kits by the El Monte Police Department.
Each patrol car and select community areas were equipped with a LifeVac device, and The Technology Depot provided hands-of training and support. The dramatic body cam footage of the LifeVac in action, and interviews with Officer Vega, the mother, and the young boy were featured on multiple news outlets.
Watch the inspiring rescue here: Police Officer Uses LifeVac to Save Boy Who Lost Consciousness After Choking on Candy
If you are considering purchasing a LifeVac, please ensure it is an original LifeVac, as there are unauthorized copies in the market. The LifeVac has important credentials: U.S. Patent No. 10,052,115, FDA Registered, and MHRA Registered.
From LifeVac VP of Sales, Heidi Felix
“I am excited to share an incredible news story from the El Monte Police Department in California. Chief Jake Fisher purchase
200 Travel Kits in April from our Authorized LifeVac dealer, Ginny Dean the President of The Technology Depot. Blessed to
have the privilege of partnering with Ginny Dean and The Technology Depot a company that is making a difference and helping
to save lives by promoting LifeVac to their customers.
We are thrilled to report that Officer Raul Vega used LifeVac to save the life of an 8-year-old boy who was choking on a hard candy. The El Monte Police Department hosted an award ceremony to honor the officers Raul Vega, and Dennis Chiu, Cpl. Carlos Tello, Dispatchers Veronica Chacon, and Sandra Gonzalez on June 11th. Our LifeVac CEO Arthur Lih attended the award ceremony and met the officers, Ethan Cante and his mother Vanessa.
Grateful for the opportunity to work for LifeVac, an amazing company that is dedicated to preventing choking tragedies. LifeVac has saved 2,352 lives around the world and 1,489 were children. #LifeVacSavesLives"
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