Sudden Medical Emergencies
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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 the arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later […]
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Man in Critical Condition After Northeast Calgary House Fire A man in his 20s was rushed to Peter Lougheed Centre in critical, life-threatening condition after a house fire broke out Sunday morning in northeast Calgary. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Templeby Drive N.E. around 10:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they encountered
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CPR Performed After Tragic Bus Crash Near Canada Place A devastating accident in one of Vancouver’s busiest tourist districts left one man dead and two family members injured. The incident happened on Canada Place Way early Sunday morning, drawing a major emergency response and leaving witnesses shaken. This post includes information from the original report
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A woman who overdosed on fentanyl was given CPR. The RCMP was cleared by the police watchdog of any wrongdoing after a woman appears to have died of a fentanyl overdose while in custody. Dangers of overdose Based on the report by the Independent Investigations Office, the officers did not use force on the woman.
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A Vancouver woman performed CPR on her husband with the help of a 911 dispatcher. The only reason he was alive was the timely delivery of CPR before the arrival of the paramedics. Life-saving intervention When Carol Klock heard a thump from the shower, she thought her husband Jack had slipped and fallen. When no
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Young Ski Racer Critically Injured at Nakiska Resort A 9-year-old girl was critically injured at Nakiska Ski Resort on Sunday after an apparent collision with a tree. She was found unconscious and unresponsive around 1 p.m., according to early reports.The original news report can be found here:👉 Calgary Herald – Young skier injured at Nakiska
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Lethbridge Man Credits Integrated Response Model After Surviving Sudden Heart Attack What began as a normal Sunday night hockey game at the ATB Centre turned into a life-or-death emergency for long-time Lethbridge resident Tony Deys. On December 15, after about 20 minutes of recreational play with his teammates, Deys suffered a sudden heart attack in
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Woman’s Death at Edmonton Remand Centre Marks Third Fatality in Two Months A troubling pattern has emerged at the Edmonton Remand Centre, where a woman was found unresponsive in her cell on Friday—marking the third inmate death under investigation in less than two months.(Original article: Woman’s death at Edmonton Remand Centre third such case in
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Paramedic Responds to Fire at His Own Home — Learns His Daughter Was Trapped Inside A devastating tragedy unfolded in Elon, North Carolina, when a veteran paramedic was called to a house fire—only to discover that the burning home was his own and that his daughter was trapped inside. The heartbreaking incident has left a
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According to the police, the incident is not a random event. A 21-year old Surrey man was stabbed in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department received a 911 call regarding a stabbing incident on the Robson Street side of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Upon arrival, they found a man with a serious stab wound. Stabbing incident
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If not for the quick thinking and first aid training of a server, Rachel Brien is not sure if she was still alive today. Rapid action to save a life She was out on a dinner at Ricky’s Country Restaurant on Marshall Road with her 20-year old son. She ordered a breakfast meal for dinner
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Woman Hit by Stray Bullet During Cardinals Game A St. Louis Cardinals game took a frightening turn when a 34-year-old woman was grazed by a stray bullet that police believe came from outside Busch Stadium. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers and left fans shaken and concerned about public safety around
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Man Found Unconscious in 27th-Floor Condominium Pool Near Lafontaine Park A frightening situation unfolded early Sunday morning when a man in his thirties was found unconscious at the bottom of an indoor pool in a high-rise condominium on Papineau Avenue in Montreal. The pool, located on the 27th floor of the building near Lafontaine Park,
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Clarenville First Responder Receives Life-Saving Award After Reviving Colleague at Hebron GBS Site A Clarenville man has been formally recognized for his heroic actions that helped save a colleague’s life at the Hebron Gravity Base Structure site in Bull Arm. Adrian Tarrant, along with fellow responders Jamie Budden and Ashley Perham, received the prestigious St.
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A man who was stabbed after a random dispute on a transit bus passed away. The 42-year old was stabbed during an incident on a Coast Mountain bus near No. 3 and Cambie roads. Stabbing incident The man was not identified publicly. He was rushed to a healthcare facility but succumbed to his injuries. The
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Tragic Weekend Drowning on the Muskoka River Underscores Need for CPR Training A weekend trip to the Muskoka River ended in heartbreak when a 21-year-old man drowned while swimming near Bracebridge. The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on July 21, prompting an urgent response from Bracebridge OPP and local emergency crews. A Sudden Emergency
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Local Heroes Honoured After Saving Woman’s Life at Carbonear Walmart Erin Hodder never imagined she would one day use her CPR training outside of her work as a pharmacist. Like many in her profession, she completed the training because it was required to administer injections. What she didn’t expect was that the skills she learned
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Man Fatally Shot Outside Toronto Bar After Early Morning Attack A tragic early morning shooting outside a bar on Danforth Avenue has left the community shaken, as police continue searching for suspects and potential witnesses. The incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, when officers were called to 1232 Danforth Avenue after reports of
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Collins Bay Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose Amid Growing Prison Safety Concerns A 35-year-old inmate at Collins Bay Institution has died from what officials believe was a drug overdose, raising renewed concern about the flow of illicit substances—especially fentanyl—into Canadian prisons. You can read the full original news report here:👉 Collins Bay inmate dead
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Fast-Acting Co-Workers Save Electrocuted Man After Cardiac Arrest A man in his 50s is alive today thanks to the quick, decisive actions of his co-workers after he was electrocuted while working on underground fuel pumping equipment on Cyrville Road in Ottawa. The incident, first reported by the Ottawa Citizen, highlights how crucial CPR and fast
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