CPR was performed by young brothers on their grandmother. Patti Chatterson and her 2 grandsons were settling in for a movie night. It was 5 minutes into the film when the 62-year’s old heart ceased to beat. When Grayson Wu, 7-years old asked his grandmother a question, she did not answer. Life on the line […]
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A Surrey driver who crashed into a tree due to cardiac arrest was given CPR. A vehicle drove into a tree in Surrey and a man was found unconscious inside the vehicle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_49wMpdews Vehicular crash The emergency crews responded to reports of a car that crashed into a tree. Upon arrival of the crews, they
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Harpreet Kaur Mann was given CPR after she was hit and killed while walking home from her job. A 2006 Toyota Corolla was travelling east on 80 Avenue at 122A Street when it hit Mann and a telephone pole. Prompt delivery of CPR The 47-year old female driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and
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A woman was given CPR after struck on King George Boulevard. The incident did not involve alcohol or speed. The woman was hit by a car on King George Boulevard. Timely CPR A 35-year old woman was hit by a southbound Jeep Cherokee at 79 Avenue and King George Boulevard. The victim was wearing dark
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An Eskasoni man was declared dead despite CPR. The RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Eskasoni. The RCMP responded to a call at a residence on Mini Mall Drive and found a 33-year old Eskasoni man with serious injuries. Prompt intervention The man who was unresponsive was later declared dead at
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A man died despite CPR after the antique store fire incident. The firefighters responded to a fire at Remember That Collectibles at 127 Fern Rd. Delivery of CPR to save a life The first crew swept through the smoke-filled single-story building and found the owner’s dog which was resuscitated by the paramedics. It was during
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Wilfred Edmunds recounts his near-death experience where he was saved with the help of an AED. Importance of AEDs At the time of the incident, Edmunds was attending Remembrance Day services at Donkin’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch and he was to place a wreath during the annual ceremony. When he walked down into the basement
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Jesse Boyes and Michael Ercanbrack were recognized by Abbotsford police for life-saving efforts. Saving a life The Abbotsford Police Board awarded commendations to two local citizens. Boyes was recognized for intervening in a potential drowning. He was walking on Discovery Trail at Wells Gray Avenue and McKinley Drive when he spotted a teenager who had
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The quick thinking by London Drugs staff saved the life of an overdose victim. Naloxone has been an essential tool in fighting the opioid epidemic. Courtenay London Drugs pharmacy manager Tara Oxford experienced the life-saving power of naloxone after administering a shot to a customer who overdosed inside the store. Prompt action for an overdose
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An 87-year old man from Upper Fraser Valley died despite CPR after a head-on collision. The RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are working together to figure out what caused the head-on collision which resulted to a seriously injured man and fatally injured another in Central Okanagan. Road collision The emergency crews in Lake Country
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A mall security guard performed CPR and used an AED to save a life. Pamela Morgan collapsed in Semiahmoo Shopping Centre but was saved by Cameron Hubley. Heart attack at the mall A South Surrey security guard was recognized as a hero for his quick action that saved the life of a senior. Hubley was
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A 12-year old boy shot with pellet gun while sledding in Cloverdale park. The Surrey RCMP are investigating after 2 youths allegedly shot a boy with pellets. Shot by a pellet gun The 12-year old boy was at the park when he was shot with a pellet gun. Based on the Surrey RCMP report, the
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The life-saving equipment is on hand at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. The B.C.’s leading Heart and Stroke Big Bike team placed an automated external defibrillator (AED) in Abbotsford Exhibition Park. Importance of AEDs The “Big Heart Champions” team won the opportunity to place the AED via a Big Bike fundraising challenge. This opportunity was meaningful for
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A middle-aged man went into cardiac arrest survived despite a malfunctioning AED. The incident occurred at a game at Pitt Meadows Arena. AED malfunctions when needed the most The players in an oldtimer’s hockey league helped in saving a teammate after he suffered a heart attack in one of the dressing rooms at Pitt Meadows
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later declared
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A man under RCMP custody died despite CPR. This prompted an investigation by the British Columbia’s police watchdog. Based on a release from the B.C. RCMP, a 40-year old man was taken to a healthcare facility after a vehicle struck a tree in Kelowna. It was stated that the man was cleared by the hospital
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A hockey player was saved with an AED by the Abbotsford firefighters. The only thing that Lindsay Hickmott was sitting on a bench and getting ready to take his next shift. Life saved with an AED The only memory he recalls is waking up in an ambulance, struggling to breathe and wondering what happened. In
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An Abbotsford man was saved with the prompt action of patrons and an AED after suffering a lethal arrythmia at Abbotsford Recreational Centre. Sudden heart emergency If a sudden heart attack occurs, the best scenario is in a building with a paramedic and other health care professionals present and an automated external defibrillator (AED) on
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A truck crashes into a house in Abbotsford resulted to minor injuries requiring first aid care. Luckily, only minor injuries were reported on the scene at Lefeuvre Road. Out of control The Abbotsford Police Department and Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services were called to a report on a vehicle that crashed into a house. A silver
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The Alex Fraser Bridge crash involved several vehicles and victims that require first aid. A 5-car crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge left a taxi sitting on top of another vehicle. Road crash The incident occurred in the northbound centre lane. According to Const. Mike Halskoy, the incident was indirectly brought about by a stalled
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