Police officer awarded for saving the life of a choking victim in Ohio
@Deepizzaguy (116606)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 11, 2025 7:58pm CST
Miami Township Ohio Police Officer Foley responded to an emergency call on November 19 when a 79 year old man was choking on a meal inside of a restaurant.
Officer Foley used a LifeVac device from his cruiser to remove the object that prevented the 79 year old man from breathing,
The choking victim was taken by an ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for his choking incident.
Officer Foley was awarded at Miami Township Police for his actions of saving a life recently.
Link is msn.com/en-us/cri...
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@LindaOHio (208182)
• United States
12 Dec
I'm glad Officer Foley received an award. I hope the man is OK.
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
The choking victim is okay.
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
First time I have heard of a LifeVac
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I am in agreement with you,
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@LeaPea2417 (39226)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Dec
That's awesome. I have never heard of a Lifevac.
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
Neither have I heard of a Lifevac either.
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
So am I since Officer Foley saved a life.
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@celticeagle (183132)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Dec
I bet the choking victim was glad that Foley was there and knew what to do.
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@moirai (2951)
• Philippines
12 Dec
Good job, Officer! 
This made me curious, though...
I did not realize there are devices now that can be used for choking.
When I read the title, I just thought he performed the Heimlich maneuver.
So anyway, I looked it up, and... is it true? Apparently, the recommendations are still to do back blows and the Heimlich. Use of anti-choking devices are apparently not recommended.
I suppose if it worked, it worked.
And perhaps in this case, maybe the officer thought he might injure the old man if he did the Heimlich, I don't really know... He looks like a big guy. Maybe the old man is small.
In any case, I suppose when faced with a choking situation, do what works. If an anti-choking device was used and for some reason, it doesn't work, try something else instead of fumbling about with it and delaying the removal of the blockage.
This made me curious, though...
I did not realize there are devices now that can be used for choking.
When I read the title, I just thought he performed the Heimlich maneuver.
So anyway, I looked it up, and... is it true? Apparently, the recommendations are still to do back blows and the Heimlich. Use of anti-choking devices are apparently not recommended.
I suppose if it worked, it worked.
And perhaps in this case, maybe the officer thought he might injure the old man if he did the Heimlich, I don't really know... He looks like a big guy. Maybe the old man is small.
In any case, I suppose when faced with a choking situation, do what works. If an anti-choking device was used and for some reason, it doesn't work, try something else instead of fumbling about with it and delaying the removal of the blockage.1 person likes this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (16472)
• Torrington, Connecticut
12 Dec
Bless his soul, true hero
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@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I am in agreement with you that the officer is a hero,
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@innertalks (23392)
• Australia
12 Dec
It was good the old man's life was saved and so he can live more years in his life.
@Deepizzaguy (116606)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I am in agreement with you.
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