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Choking toddler rescued by Rialto officers reunites with his heroes
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Camilla Rambaldi and Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 3-year-old was having difficulty breathing when the officers responded to an emergency call.
A young boy who choked was rescued by Rialto police officers. The 3-year-old was having difficulty breathing when the officers responded to an emergency call. They found a group of people trying to help the child near Foothill Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue.
The officers took over and used a suction device to clear the boy's airways. After a few scary moments, the child began to breathe again. The rescue was captured on body camera footage and dash cam video.
The boy recently reunited with the officers who saved him. Further details about the rescue and reunion are available from the Rialto Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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