Baby Born Mid-Flight, Paramedics Save the Day

Baby Born Mid-Flight, Paramedics Save the Day

From Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! by The Daily News Now!

April 28, 2026 · 1 min

About this episode

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland experienced an in-flight birth, with off-duty paramedics assisting in the delivery.

In an extraordinary turn of events, a Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland witnessed a passenger give birth to a healthy baby girl just before landing. Two off-duty paramedics, Tina Fritz and Kaarin Powell, played pivotal roles in the delivery, using blankets, shoelaces, and their medical expertise to ensure a smooth process. The plane was met by Portland fire and rescue upon arrival, and the new family was taken to a hospital for checks. Delta praised the crews quick thinking and dedication to passenger safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d957b57645b2a687

Topics covered

  • birth
  • flight
  • paramedics
  • Delta Airlines
  • emergency response
  • passenger safety

Keywords

  • baby born mid-flight
  • Delta flight
  • paramedics
  • emergency delivery
  • Portland fire and rescue

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delta, Portland fire and rescue

Places: Atlanta, Portland

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