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Miami Beach Police sergeant who rescued elderly choking restaurant diner in Hialeah honored by department
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Alex Bello was celebrated at his department's headquarters for coming to the aid of a 70-year-old man who was choking. The incident occurred at La Viña Aragon Restaurant, where Bello applied the Heimlich maneuver to save the man.
A police sergeant was honored for his life-saving actions after rescuing an elderly diner at a restaurant. Sgt. Alex Bello was celebrated at his department's headquarters for coming to the aid of a 70-year-old man who was choking.
The incident occurred at La Viña Aragon Restaurant, where Bello applied the Heimlich maneuver to save the man. Bello's training allowed him to respond quickly to the emergency situation. He was recognized for his swift actions, which took place over the weekend.
Further details about the incident and Bello's recognition are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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