Arapahoe County, CO – A sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving a one-month-old baby girl this week after she suddenly began having difficulty breathing inside a home in Arapahoe County.
The incident happened on November 7, 2025, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to a report of an infant who was conscious but struggling to catch her breath. When Deputy Bullard arrived, officials said the newborn was in visible distress and needed immediate help.
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Bullard acted quickly, turning the infant onto her side to keep her airway open before using a bulb syringe to clear mucus from her nose and mouth. Moments later, the baby began crying—an indicator that her airway had opened—just as South Metro Fire Rescue paramedics arrived on scene.
The baby was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and stayed overnight for monitoring, officials said. She has since returned home and is expected to fully recover.
Sheriff’s officials publicly thanked Deputy Bullard for his calm response and lifesaving actions, noting that his quick assessment and first-aid intervention likely prevented a much more severe outcome.
The sheriff’s office did not release additional information about what may have caused the infant’s breathing issue, though authorities emphasized the importance of calling 911 immediately when a child shows signs of respiratory distress.
Residents across the South Metro Denver area responded with praise on social media, thanking first responders for their fast work.
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