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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A deadly shooting involving a man given CPR in Abbotsford was targeted. Cameron Mackay was at home on Crown Court when he heard 5 bands after 9 PM. Along with neighbors on the otherwise quiet cul-de-sac just west of Clearbrooke Road, they learned that the sounds were gunshots and a man sustained gunshot wounds. Fatal
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A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that
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An angler who fell into Bow River was given CPR. Sadly, the incident occurred while the man was fishing in the Bow River. Sadly, the man died according to the police. Another man dove into the frigid water to rescue the man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55CwbarWczM Unforeseen ordeal in the water The emergency crews responded to calls of
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A 27-year old with life-threatening injuries was given CPR. The incident occurred in the Pickering parking lot. The witnesses told police that a verbal altercation preceded the shooting. Shooting incident The officers were called to the scene outside a bar close to Bayly Street and Brock Road. They found a victim who was from Ajax
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An unconscious 9-year old child was given CPR after he was rescued at Prince Albert water park. The lifeguards at the Kinsmen Water Park in Prince Albert were recognized for saving the life of a child who almost drowned in the main pool. Child rescued The staff discovered the child unconscious and quickly performed CPR.
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A worker who fell from the roof of Billy Bishop airport terminal was given CPR. According to the police, the worker fell onto the runway side of the building. The Ontario Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident. Workplace accident According to the police, the worker who age was not released, fell from the terminal
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A man in his late 50s died despite CPR after a single-vehicle crash near McArthur Avenue. The incident occurred close to a hydro pole and wires. Vehicular accident The paramedics stated that the man suffered from cardiac arrest and the firefighters and bystanders performed CPR after he was extricated from the vehicle by the fire
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