Emergency responders sprang into action to assist a woman giving birth on Wharf Street in Victoria, a bustling area along the city’s waterfront.
According to Victoria police, an officer and members of St. John Ambulance were attending a local event on September 20 when a bystander alerted them to a woman in labor.
The officer and other responders quickly located the woman, who was in active labor, and provided immediate assistance, aided by members of the public who also stepped in.
Remarkably, the baby was delivered before paramedics could arrive on the scene. Emergency responders ensured the newborn’s well-being, with the baby appearing healthy during their care. However, no additional information was provided regarding the mother and baby’s conditions.
Victoria police Constable Mandeep Sohi expressed that the situation was both “incredibly humbling and rewarding,” as their focus shifted from maintaining public safety to facilitating the birth of a newborn.