Health & Fitness
New Hampshire Governor Gives Heimlich To Choking Man At Lobster Roll Eating Competition
Contestants had 10 minutes to eat as many lobster rolls as they could.

September 10, 2024
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. — Gov. Chris Sununu rushed in to help a contestant who was choking on a lobster roll at a New Hampshire seafood festival eating contest, using the Heimlich maneuver after the man signaled for help.
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The contestant, Christian Moreno, recovered and resumed eating at the competition on stage Sunday.
"In the commotion and excitement of the contest, I was the first to notice that the gentleman at the far end of the row of contestants was choking. So, I moved forward and immediately started giving him the Heimlich," the Republican governor said in a statement. "After the lobster roll was dislodged Christian went right back to the contest, which I couldn't believe. He ate another seven lobster rolls after that!"
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