New Hampshire governor saves choking contestant during lobster roll eating contest

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking contestant during a lobster roll eating contest on Sunday, 8 September.

While on stage at the Hampton Beach Lobster Roll Eating Competition, competitor Christian Moreno began to show signs of difficulty breathing. He could be seen pounding and pointing to his chest.

Governor Sununu, who was standing behind Moreno, quickly sprang into action. He performed the Heimlich maneuver on stage as the competition continued.

Afterwards, the contestant went on to eat seven more lobster rolls.