Cook Co. Sheriff's officer helps save woman from choking in Ford Heights, video shows

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A Cook County Sheriff's officer's quick actions helped save a driver who was choking.

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Officials shared the video taken last month in Ford Heights.

Surveillance video shows Officer Zachary Finn pull up next to a woman who had abruptly pulled over.

The woman walks out of her car and shows the office she needs help.

Officer Finn then performed the Heimlich maneuver on the woman and dislodged the item stuck in her throat.

Paramedics responded but the woman was OK and after thanking the officer, she was able to drive herself home.

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