Hero NYPD cop saves choking baby on side of highway in rush-hour traffic

Heart-pounding video captures the moment a hero NYPD detective on the way to work saved a choking baby on the side of a highway in the middle of rush-hour traffic.

Det. First Grade Michael Greaney, who works in the office of Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, was heading to the office around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday when he spotted a black BMW speeding along the emergency shoulder lane of the southbound Bronx River Parkway, cops said.

Greaney, who was driving an unmarked truck, flicked his lights on and pulled over to see what was going on, according to cops and the footage, which was posted to TikTok. ---More...

NYPD detective saves the life of a choking baby on his way to work in rush hour traffic.

Detective First Grade Michael Greaney was in traffic when he saw a black SUV speeding in the emergency shoulder lane.

Greaney turned on the lights of his unmarked car and pulled over the BMW to see what was going on.

"My baby’s choking," the panicked father said.

Greaney jumped into action, pulling the child out of the car and hitting the baby girl on the back, clearing her throat and allowing her to breathe again.

Greaney has worked for the NYPD for 17 years. The baby is doing well, according to the father, who spoke with the New York Post.

Hero!

NEW: NYPD detective saves the life of a choking baby on his way to work in rush hour traffic.

Detective First Grade Michael Greaney was in traffic when he saw a black SUV speeding in the emergency shoulder lane.

Greaney turned on the lights of his unmarked car and… pic.twitter.com/A3nDAG1ToB

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