Two Mackay police officers are being praised after helping deliver a baby girl on the side of the road during a routine patrol.
Constable Kaitlin Carrell and Constable Nathan Wessling were conducting patrols when they noticed a vehicle abruptly stopped on the roadside. Upon approaching the car, they discovered a woman in active labour.
Without hesitation, the officers leapt into action.
“The officers jumped in and helped deliver a healthy baby girl,” A representative from Queensland Police Service Mackay reported.
Paramedics soon arrived at the scene and transported both the mother and newborn to hospital.
“Mum and bub are doing well and were taken to hospital by paramedics shortly after,” the representative confirmed.
The dramatic and heart-warming moment has been celebrated by the local police team and the broader community.
“A big congratulations to mum and dad on the birth of their baby girl, and well done to our amazing officers! What a shift to remember,” the statement read.
Community members were quick to share their praise, flooding the post with heartfelt messages congratulating the new parents and commending the officers for their remarkable efforts.
For Constables Carrell and Wessling, it’s undoubtedly a patrol they’ll never forget!
Constables Kaitlin Carrell and Nathan Wessling with proud new parents after helping deliver a baby girl on the roadside during patrol — a heart-warming shift Mackay Police won’t soon forget. Photo source: myPolice Mackay Whitsunday (Facebook)
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