BLAINE, Wash. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at the Pacific Highway Port of Entry responded to the pre-primary lanes regarding a request for assistance for an infant that was not breathing.
at the Pacific Highway Port of Entry
Friday in Blaine, Washington.
The mother and her infant daughter were waiting in line to enter the United States on Friday around 12:45 p.m. While waiting, the mother noticed her daughter was not breathing and appeared to be blue. CBP officers responded to administer first aid and contacted 911 requesting emergency medical technicians. The CBP officers were able to re-establish breathing in the infant and she regained consciousness.
North Whatcom EMTs arrived and assisted in transferring the mother and daughter to Canadian medical services as requested.
“The quick and professional response by CBP personnel in Blaine assisted in saving this infant’s life,” said Acting Area Port Director Kenneth L. Williams. “This scenario portrays CBP’s commitment to protect and serve our communities and the traveling public.”
The infant was taken to a Canadian hospital for further evaluation.