OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The Omaha zoo has welcomed its 1 millionth visitor. The Henry Doorly Zoo says the Gandhi family entered the attraction about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, marking a milestone. They got a special zoo experience. The zoo was founded in 1894 at Riverview Park. It’s since expanded to become the city’s top tourist attraction.
CRAWFORD, Neb. (AP) – Officials say a 38-year-old man was fatally injured when he was struck by a train as he stood between the tracks in Crawford.
The Dawes County Sheriff’s Office says Cody Raben was struck around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Raben, of Crawford, was taken to Chadron Community, where he was pronounced dead. The sheriff’s office says Raben may have been drinking alcohol before the incident.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say a Lincoln police officer saved the life of choking baby. Police say the 1-year-old girl was choking on a balloon and not breathing when Officer Ryan Duncan arrived at the scene around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. According to Omaha television station KETV, police say Duncan performed “back blows” on the baby until part of the balloon dislodged. The Mayo Clinic describes “back blows” as a first aid technique in which a choking child is thumped on the back while positioned with his or her head down. The baby was taken to a hospital and was expected to recover.
