Miracle After Miracle: Elmore County deputies save life of infant who stopped breathing

Veralee Grace Wooten might grow up addicted to adrenaline — and with good reason and the blessings of God.

In the nearly four months of her short lived life, the Titus infant has scared her parents, grandparents and doctors, tested a seasoned lifeguard and even broken the speed limit with a Dale Earnhardt Jr. imitater at the steering wheel.

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PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

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Miracle After Miracle: Elmore County deputies save life of infant who stopped breathing

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

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PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

PHOTOS: Elmore County deputies recall saving infant

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