Dossier
Southern Nevada
Coverage of Southern Nevada in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighters save unresponsive baby born in flood control tunnel
Firefighters in Las Vegas rescued an unresponsive baby born in a flood control tunnel. A paramedic suctioned the infant's airway, stimulated it, and clamped the umbilical cord, leading to the baby's recovery. Both the mother and child were hospitalized and expected to be okay.
- Firefighters save unresponsive baby born in flood control tunnel
Firefighters in Las Vegas rescued an unresponsive baby born in a flood control tunnel on June 17. The infant was stabilized by paramedic Eric Paul and is expected to recover, along with the mother. The incident highlights the dangers of flood channels, which pose risks due to flash floods and fires, particularly for unhoused residents.