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School Custodian Notices 8-Year-Old Boy Choking on a Bagel - Immediately Jumps in to Save His Life During Lunch
School Custodian Saves Choking 8-Year-Old’s Life During Lunch
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School Custodian Notices 8-Year-Old Boy Choking on a Bagel - Immediately Jumps in to Save His Life During Lunch

Heroes are often found in the most unexpected places, and their selfless actions can change lives forever.

At Mead Elementary School in Colorado, an ordinary day took a terrifying turn when 8-year-old Luc Dowen found himself choking on a bagel during lunch. In this critical moment, it was the school custodian, Jeff Fleiger, who stepped forward as an unsung hero.


Through his quick thinking, training, and composure, Fleiger's intervention saved Luc's life, reminding us that heroes are often those we least expect.

How One Little Boy’s Day Turned Into a Alarming Situation

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Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva

In an instant, Luc Dowen's ordinary day transformed into a life-or-death situation when he began choking on a bagel. Panicked, Luc desperately sought help, tapping on the nearest adult's shoulder.

That adult happened to be Jeff Fleiger, the school custodian. "All I could hear in my minds is ... 'Get an adult, get an adult,'" Luc told a local publication. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Fleiger knew he had to act swiftly.

Fleiger sprang into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver on Luc. Though he had been trained in the procedure over a decade earlier, his training came in handy. Finally, after a few attempts, success — Luc's airway cleared, allowing him to breathe freely again. Fleiger then promptly escorted Luc to the school nurse, who ensured he received further care and support.

The gravity of the situation didn't fully sink in for Luc until the following day when he approached Fleiger with heartfelt gratitude, offering him a hug. In that tender moment, Luc conveyed the depth of his appreciation, understanding that Fleiger's swift response and life-saving actions had potentially saved him from a tragic fate. Fleiger, ever humble, was profoundly moved by this gesture, recognizing the impact his intervention had on Luc's life.

Fleiger's heroic actions were not only a result of his training but also his ability to remain composed in a moment of crisis. Although he had learned the Heimlich maneuver years ago, he had never encountered a situation where it was necessary— until that fateful day.

How One School Custodian’s Quick-Thinking Saved a Life

Fleiger's quick-thinking and calm demeanor allowed him to put his training into action, ultimately saving Luc's life. His selflessness and preparedness serve as an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the importance of being ready to act in the face of emergencies, and having the bravery to do so.

While this extraordinary incident at Mead Elementary School emphasizes the significance of first aid training, it also inspires the bravery to act on it. Luc's life was forever altered by Fleiger's heroic intervention, reminding us that heroes can be found in the most unassuming places, and are often made in dire circumstances.

In the halls of Mead Elementary School, an unassuming custodian named Jeff Fleiger proved that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

Through his preparedness, composure, and selfless actions, he saved the life of a choking student, reminding us all of the extraordinary impact we can all have.

Though he had the right preparation, without his bravery to act quickly, things could have turned out quite differently. This hero's actions can inspire all of us to rise up in moments when we are needed.

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