Aurora, IL – Sometimes, life just can’t wait. When a Millbrook couple tried to reach the hospital earlier this week, their newborn had other plans — arriving on the side of Indian Trail in Aurora.
According to the Aurora Fire Department, a 9-1-1 call set a quick chain of events into motion as crews raced to assist. Aurora Fire Captain Shawn Clements shared that his team arrived just in time to help deliver the baby safely, describing the moment as “wonderful.”
Firefighters and paramedics Dave Nelson, Jonathan Szlaga, Steve Garry, and Battalion Chief Steve Chivari joined Clements on the call, while telecommunicator Stephanie Loehmann guided the parents and responders over the radio. The department praised everyone involved for their calm coordination and compassion during the roadside delivery.
The baby girl, named Charlee Mae, and her mother are reportedly doing well following the unexpected arrival.
The Aurora Fire Department shared the heartwarming story on social media, calling it “a birth none of them will ever forget” and thanking their team for professionalism under pressure.
Welcome to the world, Charlee Mae.
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