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Corona-Norco honors Garretson staff and student after choking incident saved by Heimlich maneuver
Summary
The board recognized Garretson Elementary staff and a student whose quick action and Heimlich maneuver by a custodian rescued a choking fourth-grader; the district said the response shows return on investment in emergency training.
The Corona-Norco Unified School District recognized staff and a student from Garretson Elementary whose quick action and emergency training helped save a fourth-grade scholar who began choking during lunch on Aug. 26.
Gary Knutson, the district’s administrative director of safety and security, credited emergency-preparedness training—CPR, first aid and "stop…
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