Indian River County – Tuesday April 18, 2023: A fast thinking Indian River County Sheriff Patrol Sergeant (IRCSO) just recently handled to save a family pet dog from choking to death by using the Heimlich Maneuver.
According to a release from the IRCSO, Sgt. Jeremy Shepherd was sustaining up his patrol vehicle at a Vero Beach Wawa when the dog’s owner added to him worried, stating her dog was choking.
Witnesses said Sgt. Shepherd, without doubt, right away carried out the Heimlich Maneuver on the dog, removing the blockage and permitting the dog to breathe easily.
The grateful dog owner revealed her thanks to Sgt. Shepherd and called him a hero.