Last Wednesday in Alicante, a remarkable display of quick action by National Police agents helped save two lives in separate incidents that unfolded within hours on public roads. The first case involved a 10-month-old baby who began showing signs of distress while riding in a car with family members. The second case centered on a middle-aged man who suffered a heart attack on a busy street. In both events, trained officers responded with decisive first aid and coordinated care to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The initial emergency occurred at 1:45 p.m., when concerned parents contacted the Citizens Security Brigade after noticing their baby was in danger. The Alicante Provincial Police Station documented that officers arrived promptly to assist the infant who was experiencing breathing difficulties and signs of choking. The child’s airway appeared blocked by a foreign object, and the officers quickly performed a care procedure specifically adapted for infants. The maneuver, a version of the Heimlich maneuver designed for young children, differs significantly from adult techniques and requires careful, gentle execution.
After administering the maneuver, the infant began coughing up mucus and regained a natural skin tone, restoring normal breathing. A short time later, medical personnel from the SAMU emergency service arrived to assess the baby’s condition more thoroughly. The child was then moved to Vithas Medimar Hospital for a pediatric evaluation and discharged later that afternoon after a positive prognosis.
revived on public roads
The second humanitarian response occurred at 3:55 p.m. when a distress call was received from a residence on a well-known Alicante street. Two teams from the Prevention and Response Unit and the Provincial Citizens’ Security Brigade located an unconscious man exhibiting cardiac-respiratory arrest on a public thoroughfare. Officers immediately initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation while coordinating with dispatch to request an ambulance on the scene.
CPR was administered as responders monitored for a pulse and breathing. Although the man temporarily regained some signs of life, he again collapsed into cardiac arrest several minutes later. The officers continued life-saving efforts until the SAMU medical team arrived to provide advanced care.
When the responding ambulance reached the scene, the police worked closely with medical staff, continuing CPR under the direction of SAMU personnel. The man was stabilized and transported to Alicante General Hospital by ambulance, where he remained under medical care for further evaluation and monitoring. A nearby resident, the man’s wife, reported that her spouse had been experiencing chest pain and left arm discomfort prior to the incident. She briefly lost consciousness while helping him leave their home and then administered essential first aid she had learned previously. The husband remained in intensive care but was showing signs of improvement as the day progressed.
police training
The Provincial Police Station emphasized that these two episodes illustrate the National Police’s commitment to serving the public not only with professionalism but also with humanitarian care. Officers consistently demonstrate readiness to act at any moment and place when citizens need help. Ongoing education is provided throughout an officer’s career, including CPR training, defibrillator use, and other critical first aid techniques such as the Heimlich maneuver for infants. These skills enable responders to act decisively in emergencies whenever required [Alicante Provincial Police].
In summary, the force remains dedicated to equipping personnel with the knowledge and tools necessary to save lives. The training programs ensure that officers are prepared to deliver immediate aid and coordinate with medical services to optimize outcomes for those in distress [Alicante Provincial Police].