Three-Month-Old Infant Dies After Choking During Nap in Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A three-month-old infant in Beit Shemesh choked during an afternoon nap and was rushed to Shaare Zedek Hospital, where she was declared dead. Emergency responders performed extensive resuscitation efforts, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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- A three-month-old infant choked and lost consciousness during a nap in Beit Shemesh.
- Emergency teams performed prolonged resuscitation and transported her to Shaare Zedek Hospital.
- Despite efforts, the infant was pronounced dead at the hospital.
- Paramedics and United Hatzalah responders described immediate advanced life-saving measures.
- Police opened an investigation and are collecting evidence at the scene.
- The cause of death is under active police investigation.
A tragic incident occurred in Beit Shemesh when a three-month-old infant lost consciousness during an afternoon nap at her home in the Ramat D neighborhood on Rabin Street. Emergency teams from Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah were called to the scene, where they performed prolonged resuscitation efforts before transporting her in critical condition to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Despite the medical team's efforts, the infant was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Paramedics Nati Ben Shimon, David Reichman, and Itamar Hershler described arriving to find the baby without pulse or breathing and immediately initiating advanced resuscitation including chest compressions and ventilation. United Hatzalah responders Moyshe Horvitz, Menachem Eichler, and Moyshe Siruka also participated in the intensive life-saving attempts. According to family members, the infant did not wake from her nap, prompting the emergency response.
The Israel Police arrived at the home following the emergency call and have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death. They are currently collecting evidence to determine the cause. The case remains under active police inquiry.
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