A 20-year old man was given CPR after a swimming ordeal. The incident occurred in Cavendish Lake.
Unforeseen ordeal
The members of the Peterborough County Detachment were called to the lake which was north of Peterborough just before 10:30 PM. According to the provincial police, the victim was jumping off a dock with three friends but did not resurface.
The Trent Lakes Fire Department was able to locate the victim in the water and initiated CPR. The young man was transported to a local healthcare facility where he was later declared dead.
Why first aid training is important
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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