When engaging in any type of water activity, always consider safety at all times. In a recent rafting accident, two people died after a raft overturned on New Brunswick’s Miramichi River. According to RCMP Sgt. Brent Johnston, 8 friends were rafting down the river in Gray Rapids when it flipped.
Dangers in the water
Johnston added that 6 people were able to make it back to the shore on their own. A 29-year old woman from White Rapids was dragged out of the water by the first responders and CPR was administered. She was transported to a healthcare facility where she was later declared dead.
The body of a 55-year old man from White Rapids was also found shortly after. Foul play is not a potential contributing factor to the accident. According to Johnston, he does not believe that the current was flowing rapidly at the time of the incident, but an investigation is under way to figure out the root cause of the reason why the raft overturned.
Register in a first aid course to save a life
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that can save a life. It is recommended to enroll in a first aid course to be prepared in case of emergencies.
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Learn how to be ready for emergencies by enrolling in our first aid and CPR class. Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergoes regular, enhanced cleaning, and disinfection routines.
For more information, check out these sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr