A man suffering from medical distress upon arrival at the border to cross from Abbotsford into the U.S. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Huntingdon border crossing saved the life of a 56-year old Canadian man. On the right place The Kamloops man along with his wife arrived at the border […]
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Calgary First Aid: How Quick Action and CPR Saved a Man Who “Died” for 10 Minutes Her words are a reminder of why learning CPR is so important. When cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts—and most cardiac emergencies happen at home, before paramedics arrive.A Fast Response Makes All the Difference When 59-year-old Dan Boow felt
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11-Year-Old Girl Saves Infant Cousin From Choking — Credits Red Cross Babysitting Course for Teaching Her What to Do An ordinary family birthday celebration turned into a lifesaving moment when 11-year-old Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc acted quickly to save her 10-month-old cousin from choking. The Grade 6 student has since been honoured with a Red Cross Rescuer
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Good Samaritan’s CPR Helps Save a Man’s Life in Simcoe A recent incident in Simcoe, Ontario, is a powerful reminder of how important basic first aid and CPR skills can be. On a Wednesday evening, just before 6 p.m., emergency crews were called to a home on Robinson Street in Simcoe for a man who
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A 23-month old girl was stated missing by owner of Melissa’s Bright Beginnings daycare. The caller informed the police after 10 minutes since the little girl was last seen. Careful monitoring Upon arrival of the officers, they searched the daycare and adjacent properties. An officer discovered the toddler in the swimming pool of the house
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Questions are raised on the preparedness of the flight crews when dealing with medical emergencies. This was due to the death of an elderly man on the WestJet flight from Hawaii to Calgary last week. It was midway during the flight when the flight attendants were overheard asking if a doctor or nurse in on
Lifeguards at the Kinsmen Water Park were credited for saving the life of a child. At Kinsmen Water Park, a child was found unconscious at around 3 PM and the staff immediately performed CPR. Water safety Upon the arrival of the paramedics from Parkland Ambulance at the park, the child was already alert. The 9-year
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A woman who resuscitated a Gatineau man who suffered an electric shock says people should stay safe. The man ended up with an electric shock while placing sandbags in a home. Those who are returning to their flooded properties should be careful around electricity. Richard Lafontaine was helping his neighbor on De la Gappe Boulevard
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A 59-year old man from Sydney died in a suspected drowning at Port Hood Beach. According to Inverness County RCMP, they received a call to check the beach before 2 PM on Saturday. According to Paul D’Eon, director of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, the man was swimming with his wife when the 2 lifeguards
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An inmate hospitalized after found unresponsive in his cell died at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth, N.S. According to the Justice Department, the 29-year old was found around 9:30 PM. The staff immediately started CPR and called the paramedics. The man was transported to the Dartmouth General Hospital where he died on
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A family of a woman who died of nut allergy urges food companies to provide clear labels while raising awareness on life-saving techniques. Joanna Salmingo, 30-years old was sharing a dessert with her mother on August 8 when she went into a state of anaphylactic shock. The danger of allergies According to her brother, Joey
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Garrett Williams awkwardly responds when questioned about the incident involving his younger sister Shanna. It was the 10-year old boy’s fast thinking and good memory that saved the life of his 6-year old sister. The first aid training that Garrett learned at school 2 years ago allowed him to help Shanna after choking on a
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Teenager Uses Newly Learned First Aid Skills to Help Classmate in Hit-and-Run Emergency A frightening hit-and-run in Langdon, east of Calgary, left a 13-year-old girl seriously injured — but thanks to the quick actions of a classmate, she received immediate first aid before paramedics arrived. The incident happened Friday evening near Henderson Road and 4
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Bleeding First Aid: How a Port St. Lucie Couple Stepped In to Help Save a Child When emergencies strike without warning, the actions of everyday people can make the difference between life and death. That reality became painfully clear for Port St. Lucie residents Jayson Bono and Dawn Pummill, who found themselves at the center
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