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Sep 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Roane deputy honored for Heimlich rescue
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Roane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Shayne Hurney received the department’s Life Saving Award for quickly responding to a choking emergency earlier this year. After arriving, he assessed the situation and performed the Heimlich Maneuver, clearing the man’s airway and preventing a serious outcome.
WHO: Deputy Shayne Hurney, Roane County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Received the department’s Life Saving Award for performing the Heimlich Maneuver during a choking emergency.
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: He responded immediately to a choking emergency and correctly performed the Heimlich Maneuver, clearing the victim’s airway.
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