A Gibson County Sheriff’s deputy delivered a baby Wednesday night at the Flying J gas station near Haubstadt.
According to Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven, Deputy Levi Sims heard dispatch calling for a medic unit to respond to a report of a possible woman giving birth.
When he arrived on the scene, Deputy Sims was flagged down by the father.
According to a press release, Deputy Sims delivered the child, placing it in the arms of the mother while he tied the umbilical cord.
Haubstadt Fire and a Gibson County Ambulance eventually arrived and took over care.
The young family was then transported to an Evansville area hospital.
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