2 Apopka police officers help mom deliver baby boy in her home: 'Welcome to this world!'
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APOPKA, Fla. - Two Apopka police officers found themselves in a pivotal moment of a new mom's life.
On Monday, Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo responded to a 911 call in reference to a woman in labor at her house. When they arrived, the woman was actively in labor.
Brooks, a father himself, immediately sprung into action and helped deliver the baby boy, according to a press release from the police department.
"Welcome to this world!" were the first words the baby heard from Brooks.
Photo: Apopka Police Department
The mom and baby are both doing fine at a local hospital, police said.
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"Congratulations to Officers Brooks and Crespo for a job well done!" the Apopka Police Department said.