Toddler Found Not Breathing Saved By Police Officer

Seaside Heights Police Officer Christopher Linnell with 21-month-old Ryan and Ryan's family (Photo courtesy Seaside Heights Police Department)

  SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A little boy who was found unresponsive and not breathing was saved by a Seaside Heights police officer Monday afternoon, authorities said.

  “It was just another day at work for Officer Christopher Linnell, but for this beautiful little boy’s family it was probably their worst nightmare,” the Seaside Heights Police Department wrote on Facebook.

   Around 2:45 p.m., offices responded to a 911 call at the Sunburst Motel where 21-month-old Ryan was found not breathing. Thanks to Officer Linnell and administering first aid, the boy was able to catch his breath and breathe again. He was brought to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment and was later released.

  “As you can see Ryan and family are doing well and beyond grateful. Thank you again Officer Linnell,” the Facebook post said.