A heartwarming story unfolded as a four-member crew of Emergency Medical Technicians from the National Ambulance Service rescued a two-week-old baby girl who had been abandoned in the Achimota forest in the Greater Accra region.
The crew was en route from responding to an emergency at the Ga West Municipal Hospital when they unexpectedly stumbled upon the abandoned infant.
According to eyewitness Mr. Alex Garther, a pastor who was in the Achimota forest to pray, he felt an inexplicable urge to turn around after exiting his car. It was at that moment he discovered the wrapped baby in the forest. He quickly called over a passing woman for assistance and, later, flagged down an approaching ambulance to aid in the rescue.
One of the crew members, SEMT Ebenezer Andoh-Acquah, described the baby as tightly wrapped in a polythene bag, with the head and neck covered. The infant was in danger of suffocation.
Upon arriving at the scene, Andoh-Acquah witnessed the child struggling to move, breathe, and showing signs of suffocation. Acting quickly, he unwrapped the baby, assessed her vital signs, and ensured proper airway maintenance.
The two-week-old baby girl was subsequently transported to Achimota hospital for further medical attention.
The dedicated crew members who contributed to this successful rescue are AEMT Jabez Dodoo, SEMT Ebenezer Andoh-Acquah, EMT Coster Brady, and EMT Ezekiel Annan. Their compassionate actions showcase the vital role that emergency medical technicians play in saving lives and ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals in the community.
Source : Joy News