Bladen Co. deputy recognized after saving choking student at football game

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — School Resource Deputy Kayla Moore is being hailed a hero after recently saving a Bladen County middle school student who was choking a football game.

“Before receiving the letter from Principal Cole, I was not even aware of the incident,” said Bladen Co. Sheriff Jim McVicker. “Deputy Moore said she was just doing her job and did not think it was anything out of the ordinary.”

Moore was one of the deputies on duty during the Elizabethtown Middle School football game on October 18. Cole said while she was on duty, she assisted one of our students near the concession stand that was choking.

Principal Cole says the student appeared to be short of breath and indicated through body language that he was struggling and had something lodged in his throat. Moore administered the Heimlich Maneuver and the student was able to dislodge the object.

Cole said she was grateful for the partnership of the Sheriff’s Office and the schools and she was particularly thankful for Deputy Moore’s quick actions that assisted a student in a traumatic moment.

“I would like to join Ms. Cole in recognizing Deputy Moore,” said the Sheriff. “She has been with our office a little over six months but has already proven herself to be an asset. Her not seeking recognition is typical of so many of my men and women who quietly go about their jobs on a daily basis, neither asking for nor seeking recognition. We are all proud of her. She is an asset to the entire county.”