A baby boy is safe and sound thanks to the quick response and heroic actions of Edgartown police officers Will Oteri and Jeff Trudel.
At 2:30 am Thursday morning, Oteri responded to a call of a baby not breathing. Upon arriving, two adult men directed Oteri upstairs where a baby boy was lying motionless on a table next to the mother.
The child had a pulse, but was not breathing and his lips were blue.
“I then picked the infant up, rolled him onto my forearm and delivered five back blows. As I rolled the infant back over, I noticed a large amount of mucus coming out of his nose. I cleared that and delivered five more blows, dislodging even more mucus,” the report states.
Trudel then arrived at the home and used a bulb syringe to clear the child’s airway.
“The baby then began crying,” the report states.
Paramedics then arrived at the house and took over care of the child.
In an email to The Times, Police Chief Bruce McNamee commended the work of the officers.
“The baby is home and doing fine. Great work by EPD Officer Will Oteri and Jeff Trudel,” McNamee wrote. “I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
In time like these it’s great to read a story about a young life being saved! Great work EPD. Thank you for your vigilance, skill and professionalism.
This is the kind of story that makes one happy to live here. Thanks, Officers, and well done.
Utmost respect and thanks to those heroes… same for staff at the hospital.
Outstanding! Great work!
Uplifting story about two heroic officers of the Edgartown Police Department!
Knowing Officer Oteri he treated this baby as he would his own child. He is one of the most dedicated, conscientious, hardworking officers on the island. Great job Will!
Before this event might be fade from print and the public eye, this is remarkable. Officers Oteri and Trudel acted according to PALS protocol. It worked. The presence of mind and the immediate application of skill in the moment of crisis, when that which one prays never will happen – happens are to be honored. Ad astra.
Not surprised. EPD has always risen to the task. Great work gentlemen!
Nice job. Always had the utmost respect for EPD these 2 officers are great examples of how fortunate we are in Edgartown to have the EPD
Hallelujah!
Nice to hear some great news for a change. Outstanding!!
I’m proud of the EPD.
What a grand ending to a dangerous situation. Thanks to the quick thinking and well trained officers. It is a wonderful story especially at this time. I got a little tearful.
To the men and women of Law Enforcement, it’s just another day at the office.
They are absolute Heroes.