It was a moment no one could have predicted — and one two Flint police officers will likely never forget.
Last week, Officers Wells and Oliver were on duty when they overheard a dispatch call about a woman giving birth in the backseat of a car. Without hesitation, they rushed to the scene, knowing that every second could make a difference.
When they arrived, they found a young woman who had just delivered her baby — far too early — right there in the car. The tiny newborn, born at just six months gestation, was tangled in his mother’s pajama pants and wasn’t breathing.
Officer Wells acted immediately. He gently untangled the baby, realized he was unresponsive, and started rescue breaths and sternum rubs — simple but powerful actions that can mean the difference between life and death. Moments later, the baby gasped for air and started breathing on his own.
Paramedics arrived shortly after and took over care, rushing the newborn to the NICU for specialized treatment. Even though he was born extremely early, thanks to the quick response of Officers Wells and Oliver, that little boy has a fighting chance.
Their actions are a reminder that first responders don’t just protect communities — they save lives in the most unexpected ways.
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