"The man had 'turned gray from lack of oxygen,' according to the report. Gross told the news outlet that Patrolman Stephen Borne, who works out of Brighton, rushed to the man, along with Newton Firefighter Lt. James Trudo."
"Borne credited his training at the Boston Police Academy and the Red Cross, and called the outcome 'the best case scenario.' Trudo told the outlet that he felt 'very lucky that I was in the right place at the right time.'"
An 80-year-old man began choking while dining at the Capital Grille in Chestnut Hill on April 4. Off-duty first responders, including a Boston police officer and a Newton firefighter, quickly intervened. They placed the man in a recovery position and attempted to dislodge the food. The restaurant's managing partner also assisted. Despite initial difficulties, the man was resuscitated by the time emergency services arrived. The responders credited their training and teamwork for the successful outcome, ensuring the man had a good Easter.
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