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A baby boy was born at Miami International Airport on November 12, as his mother went into labor between American Airlines flights. According to 7 News Miami, both the mother and child are recovering well.
The incident occurred in the pre-security area of the American Airlines terminal. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a 9-1-1 call shortly after 5 p.m., finding the woman in advanced labor on the terminal floor. Before their arrival, local police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, and airport staff were already assisting her.
Onlookers captured footage of the newborn being held by his mother for the first time, with officers confirming over radio communication that "It's alive, it's alive!"
