This is the moment a quick-thinking police officer saves a baby boy after he suddenly stopped breathing.

Officer Robert Baer was hailed a hero after came to the baby’s rescue in Murfreesboro, in the US State of Tennessee on 31st August.

The incident unfolded when the child’s parents were rushing their baby, Zaire Brown, to the hospital while he stopped breathing.

Amidst their panic, they sought help from Officer Baer, who was nearby.

Without hesitation, Officer Baer took charge of the situation.

Newly-released footage shows him skillfully administering CPR on his squad car parked on the shoulder of Bradyville Pike.

Thanks to his swift response, he successfully revived young Zaire and maintained his stability until paramedics arrived.

The story took a heartwarming turn when Zaire, having made a full recovery at the hospital, reunited with Officer Baer a few days later.

Emotional and grateful, Zaire’s mother, Marchelle Brown, expressed her heartfelt thanks, saying: “I really appreciate it and thank you very much that you saved my son.”