Officer saves choking 7‑month‑old girl in Orange County, video showsORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- An Orange police officer is being celebrated as a hero after rescuing a 7-month-old girl who was choking on a hair clip. "When I got there, the mom was running out to the street because her baby was choking on a hair clip. And mom handed me the baby," Cates said. The bodycam video shows the mother crying out in agony as Cates performs the Heimlich maneuver. This week, the City of Orange recognized Cates for his actions, awarding him the Life Saving Medal during a city council meeting.