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Watch: Florida police officer rushes to the aid of baby choking on chicken nugget

August 6, 2018

A Florida police officer is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a 14-month-old girl who was choking on a chicken nugget.

Dramatic video from Palm Beach Gardens mall CCTV released Saturday shows Ana Graham snatching her daughter, Lucia, from her stroller and trying to dislodge the food.

She yells for help, drawing the attention of passers-by and city police Officers Robert Ayala and Rafael Guadalupe.

Officer Ayala grabs the baby, turns her face down and begins striking her on the back. When that doesn't work, he strikes harder and the nugget pops out. 

Ms Graham told The Palm Beach Post the officers are "angels from heaven."

However, Officer Ayala says his reaction was instinctive from his training.

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