In a South Carolina restaurant, a 10-month-old baby began to be overwhelmed by pancakes.

The diners rushed to help the needy family, but Heimlich’s maneuver was unsuccessful.

Salvation came in the face of Major Hillard, who pulled the Lifevac out of his car. Hillard tried to remove the blockage in little Gabriel’s mouth with Lifevack. After several dives, the device was successful.