A dramatic rescue on a Texas highway has captured national attention after two Fort Worth police officers and several bystanders heroically saved a baby pinned beneath an overturned car. The infant, ejected during a crash on Interstate 30, was found unresponsive but later revived after officers performed CPR. Authorities say both the child and mother are now in stable condition, as bodycam footage reveals the intense moments that unfolded on the roadside.
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Terrifying Highway Crash
According to the Fort Worth Police Department, Sgt. R. Nichols and Officer E. Bounds responded to a crash at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, after reports that a woman and her infant had been involved in a severe accident. The collision caused the vehicle to flip over, ejecting the baby onto the highway. Bodycam video released Friday shows one officer sprinting toward the overturned car as a panicked woman can be heard screaming for her child.
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Race to Find the Infant
In the footage, an officer can be heard shouting, “Hey, we need to move the car. I think the baby’s under there.” Without hesitation, he called out to nearby motorists to help him lift the overturned vehicle. The group of civilians and officers worked together, straining to raise the car just enough for Nichols to reach underneath and pull the child to safety.
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Frantic CPR Effort
Once the baby was freed, the officers realized the child was unresponsive. “I feel a pulse,” one officer said, as they immediately began CPR. Using his fingers, an officer gently pressed on the infant’s chest, desperately trying to get a response. Moments later, the baby began to make faint noises and then cried, a sound that brought visible relief to everyone present.
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Baby and Mother Stable
Fort Worth police confirmed that both the mother and baby were taken to a local hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. The department did not release details on what caused the crash or the extent of any other injuries. Under Texas law, children under the age of eight or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must be secured in a child safety seat while riding in a vehicle.
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Police Share Emotional Footage
The department released the harrowing bodycam video on social media, alongside a warning to viewers about its distressing nature. “Although this video may be extremely difficult to watch, it is an important example of the kinds of situations that our police officers may come across while performing their duties,” the statement read. The footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread praise for the officers’ composure and courage.
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Chief Praises “Little Angel” Rescue
Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia referred to the rescued child as a “little angel” in a post honoring the officers’ bravery. “Not quite sure a better example of PROTECT and SERVE, exists,” he wrote. The department also thanked the bystanders who helped, saying, “We are beyond proud of the life-saving actions performed by Sgt. Nichols and Officer Bounds for their bravery and quick response to this terrible scene.”
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Public Applauds Swift Action
Across social media, viewers hailed the officers and good Samaritans as heroes, praising their teamwork under life-threatening circumstances. The video, though emotional, has been lauded as a powerful reminder of the quick thinking and humanity often required in police work.