A man who jumped off a bridge was saved with the timely delivery of CPR. The five citizens who rescued the man received commendations from the Abbotsford Police Board. When a life is in danger, you should not hesitate to do what is right. With the prompt delivery of life-saving measures, it can greatly improve […]
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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
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A father is teary-eyed as he looks at his 21-year old daughter who saved his life. On the day Martin Dansereau collapsed, he just finished a workout on the treadmill in the basement of his house when he did not feel right. Before Dansereau could call out for help, he collapsed. His daughter was upstairs
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The quick delivery of life-saving measures plays a vital role in survival during emergencies. According to New Hampshire officials, a 24-year old man from Saguenay collapsed during a hike along with friends. Sadly, the man passed away despite the extensive rescue attempt. Based on the Fish and Game officials, Simon Deschenes of Saguenay’s Chicoutimi borough
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During heart-related emergencies, prompt use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) can significantly improve the chances of survival. The immediate delivery of CPR and using an AED is crucial in saving lives. The family of an Alberta man is grateful for the rapid actions of an airline crew for helping save the life of their
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When an unforeseen emergency occurs, being prepared on what to do matters. This is where life-saving measures can greatly improve the chances of survival. Chris Parsons encourages everyone that knowing how to perform CPR is a useful skill. Parsons is a street performer with the stage name Chris Without the Hat. While in Saskatoon to
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The gun violence in Metro Vancouver has taken a devastating toll. It can be painful for the families of innocent victims. Unforeseen tragedy Darlene Bennett and her family are preparing for Christmas but it would not be the same. It was a hard experience for the family. Her husband, Paul Bennett worked as a nurse.
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A 19-year-old in a ball hockey tournament received CPR after cardiac arrest. A referee and three players administered the life-saving measure right away. Richardson was coming off the rink to the bench and tripped on his way to the bench. He got up and it was then when everything started to unfold. People who have
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A 13-year old girl was brought to the Alberta Children’s Hospital after struck by a vehicle in Langdon. According to the EMS, the vehicle that struck the girl left the scene. The teenager was flown to the healthcare facility by STARS Air Ambulance in a severe but stable condition with a possibility for a head
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An Edmonton man who drowned in Okanagan Lake was given CPR. The bystanders pulled a swimmer from the lake after he went under but CPR failed to revive him. Concerns on the water According to police, a 25-year old Edmonton man drowned while swimming in Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. The West Kelowna RCMP were
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