MONDAY evening began as just another night shift for RCMP officer Constable Sise Odaa, a six-month rookie with Chilliwack RCMP.

While attending an unrelated report at Chilliwack General Hospital, she heard yelling and screaming with calls for help coming from the parking lot.

Rushing outside to investigate, Odaa quickly discovered a woman in labour in the parking lot. She arrived just in time to assist grandma in making a very special delivery.

Chilliwack RCMP said they are ecstatic to announce the birth of Sahara Acacia Den Ouden, a healthy and beautiful baby girl weighing in at 5 lbs 6 ounces.

“It was an amazing experience to be part of,” said Odaa. “I joined the RCMP to help people and am so happy that I was able to help in this very special way.”

Mom and baby are fine and healthy.