A 16-month-old child in Mariposa County is safe after deputies used a DeCHOKER device to clear an airway obstruction. - Deputies responded to a choking call on June 17, 2026.
- The child was turning blue and not breathing upon arrival. - One suction pull with the DeCHOKER device dislodged the object.
- The device had been placed in patrol vehicles years ago as a preparedness measure. The incident highlights the value of proactive investment in emergency equipment and training.