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New Officers Save Chicago Boy's Life After Freak Accident

The 8-year-old reportedly severed an artery cutting his arm on a chain-link fence — and the officers' quick actions likely saved his life.

CHICAGO — Two new Chicago police officers right out of the police academy are being called heroes and credited with saving a little boy’s life after putting their first aid training to use.

“We heard screaming, but we thought it was just them playing,” said Sebastian’s uncle Angel Cabrera.

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