STATE : Helicopter Doubles as Stork

A 21-year-old Antelope Valley woman gave birth to a baby boy in a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter taking her to a hospital, authorities said.

Two paramedics delivered the healthy baby, and the mother, Julie Enis, was doing fine at the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, officials said.

The unusual delivery occurred during the 15-minute flight between Enis’ home in the rural desert community of Lake Los Angeles and the hospital. The boy, who has not been named yet, was delivered by paramedics Dan Coffman and Jack Ferme while pilot Bob Dunbar flew the helicopter.