A Winnipeg man received CPR after a water incident. Sadly, the man was declared dead after a witness stated that he swam after a boat and ended up going under the water.
Watery ordeal
The RCMP were called to Netley Creek at the end of Breezy Point Road at 11:30 AM. They were informed that an 85-year-old man who was not wearing a life jacket, swam out from shore after his boat drifted away from the launch.
Based on a news release, a witness, who does not know how to swim, saw the man having difficulty before going under the water.
The Mounties stated that another boater jumped into the water to grab hold of the victim. Upon the arrival of the police, they assisted in getting the man out of the water and performed CPR until the arrival of the EMS. The man was taken to a healthcare facility in unstable condition but later died.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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