LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Lake County corrections officer is being recognized as a hero for saving another officer’s life during a choking situation on Thursday.
The Lake County Sheriff said officer Jeromey Cummins was having lunch with other officers during the corrections academy when one officer began choking and was unable to breathe.
That’s when officer Cummins sprung into action and performed the Heimlich Maneuver.
“Corrections Officer Cummins responded quickly to the situation and used his training and experience to help someone in a life-threatening state,” according to a Facebook post Friday morning from Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbruno. “We commended him for his actions and he will be awarded the Life-Saving Award pin. We applaud your determination and your dedication to the Corrections Division. Your actions speak highly of your commitment to Lake County Sheriff’s Office and your fellow officers, and we thank you.”
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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated story on Feb. 7, 2023.