At this week's Gillette City Council meeting, the Gillette Police Department recognized two  Police Officers who have saved the lives of two separate infants who were choking.

 

On September 7, 2012, Officer Ryan Mahylis responded to an emergency call where a 15 month old child was choking and unable to breath. He performed back strikes and chest compressions until he was able to dislodge a piece of yo-yo that the child was choking on.

 

On September 13, 2012, Officer Alex Samkovich responded to an emergency call where a 19 month old child was choking and unable to breath. He performed back strikes and chest compressions until he dislodged a penny that the child was choking on.

 

Police Chief Jim Hloucal presented the two officers with the Department's Life Saving Award.