Boulder Police Get Creative To Rescue Toddler With Head Stuck In Railing

By Rebekah Gonzalez

September 22, 2021

Photo: Getty Images

Boulder police came to the rescue when they received an unusual call at an apartment complex involving a toddler.

According to FOX31, a 3-year-old got her head stuck between two bars of a railing and needed help getting out.

Sgt. Michael Marquez and Officer Jordan Kyle answered the call and had to get creative in order to get the child unstuck.

Bodycam footage of the rescue was shared on Twitter by the Boulder Police Department.

“As kids we’ve all done things that seem like a good idea but that we come to regret. That was the situation here where this toddler accidentally got her head stuck. Thankfully Sgt Marquez & Officer Kyle found a quick & clever way to safely free her,” BPD said in a tweet.

“I was crying and whining. The police come and got my head out with a big heavy tool,” said the 3-year-old. “Well right now it feels oh so nice!”

“I was quite scared, my stomach was in my throat, but I knew I had to be calm and let her know there was nothing to be scared of. It would be taken care of,” the mother said. “The officers were amazing actually. They gave her stickers and a badge to make her feel special. I’m just really glad they were able to put us at so much ease, my daughter especially. I mean they were great with her.”

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